The Olympics are in full swing and new, matter transmitting, technology has made it a record attended event. In the process a new, extremely contagious virus is created that quickly begins to destroy the human race and the civilizations that have been created. Drug Lords take over the world's governments and control the drugs that combat the pain. A cure is discovered in a small town in Colorado, but the syndicate that would control it wants it. The town comes under attack and must defend itself in anyway it can. Will they survive under the onslaught of what they believe is their own government? What follows proves out the Amendment in the Bill of Rights that allows them to bear arms.

It's early in the 20th century and the industrial age is changing the face of the American culture. Everywhere but Northeast New Mexico and Southwest Colorado where the old west is holding out. The grandchildren of the feared and respected last of the mountain men--Coker Owen Ford--are growing up on a farm near Tucumcari, New Mexico. They are trying to live in the shadow of their grandfather, yet become their own person. The farm is quiet, but their lives are becoming dangerous as the old west--with gunfights in the street still happening--continues to strike out at those that are not ready. Pete and Misty will need to quickly grow up and end their childhoods.