Phoenicia has not yet expanded into the Arizona territory, but some people think it's time to do something about those who think they can just take what they want. That's where Alex comes in.
Alex and Pops got along without having to fight in the hard-bitten territory once known as Arizona. They kept their heads down and avoided trouble. Some things, though, are worth fighting for.
In the post-Sickness Arizona territory, rape and murder are not uncommon. If you're going to commit these acts, though, you'd best be careful who your victims are. Bad guys are not always the baddest guys around.
Is it murder, or a justified killing? As the territory's new 'Justiceman', Alex must find a way to make that determination, but first he's got to bring the killer in without getting himself killed.
Murder on the Mogollon Rim. Alex is almost close enough to catch the killer red-handed and there is plenty of evidence to get a conviction. The question is what to do with a killer you don't want to hang...
