The ruthless ascent of Pard Wayman, which leaves no room for ethics or emotions, when he heads West to Wyoming, cheats one partner, loses another to the Indians, and in order to marry a rich woman with powerful holdings, kills her husband. But a blizzard which destroys his cattle empire proves more powerful than the small ranchers who have tried to break him, provides a retribution he cannot escape.... A virile tale, with more than a little brutal excitement.