Among the finest stories collected here are "From Hell to Kilpatrick" set against the background of a raging prairie wildfire. "The Sheepherder" offers a dramatic confrontation during a deadly Montana blizzard. "The Deserter" points out the drawbacks of shooting first and asking questions later.

B. M. Bower writes stories that appeal due to her sense of humor, strong sense of loyalty, and the authentic quality of her cowboys.