Hollis Ransom, a ruthless head hunter with a legendary reputation, has been tracking his infamous Brother for the past 12 years, finally leading him to the gold boom taking place in Big Sky country: Montana. Having fought for the Union Army as a Captain and his Brother for the Confederates, Hollis has developed a hatred for his kin the likes of which no one has ever seen. With the help of a young fur trapper, Hollis sets out on a bloody path through the rugged wintry lands of Montana and Wyoming, fighting outlaws, evading Indians, and finally meeting his Brother in an epic battle that will seal both men's fates once and for all.