The early years of the Arizona Territory were lawless and ruthless. The Arizona Territory Marshal was the only fortress of safety for many of these early pioneers. The peace keeping force was the father of what is now the Arizona Rangers. These men were seldom rewarded and often hunted by those wanting to run roughshod over the early immigrants. This story depicts the struggles that these officers of the peace battled with and eventually triumphed over. Jess Harden is faced with Apache Indians, outlaw gangs, gunfighters, and the hostile of the unforgiving western mountains and deserts. He combats elements and overwhelming opposition to baring his quarry to justice in a court of law. Follow his travel in good times and bad, as he helps tame the western frontier.