Ex womanizer Commander Mark Stevens has dishonorable from the Navy for lying to the high brass at his court-martial. Beforehand during a lull in battle aboard his destroyer there is a dream to buy farm property to raise buffalo and horses. The dream becomes a reality when he meets someone at a bar and purchases property in Garrett County, Maryland without the consent of his family. Nonetheless, after frequent quarrels with wife and mother-in-law, he finally convinces his family the move to Maryland would prove most beneficial for all. After a exhausting trip to their destination, Mark Stevens goes into store to establish credit and seek a loan of ten thousand dollars. While the owner of store is away on a business trip, his son is left to conduct store business. Although the credit is established, the loan is denied, As the story moves on, Mark Stevens and family meet a female veterinary by the name of Beth Kelly, to treat his son's pet Chihuahua by the name of Chi-Chi. Quite naturally there is a physical attraction between the female vet and Mark, This is proven later when after an extensive search for mediation is not found. Of course the closest supplier is a fifty miles trip in darkness to the next town. Later the story involves around a villain by the name of George Hager, the giant and his confederates ... and law-enforcement. The story also involves around Mark's wife, Janet and Grandfather Kelly, his lawyer and the storeowners' son Tom. Then there is Hager's little brother Hans ... also a giant. A few other government people such as FBI, IRS are involved. The local deputy plays a huge role throughout. The tension and excitement mounts until to there is a thrilling climax at the farm