Riley McDaniels is growing up. He can even almost outlast Spud, the tough-as-nails ranch hand, at sawing lumber. But, is he ready to defend the ranch against the possible return of escaped jailbirds, Joe McGreggor and his gang? After Riley and Grampy fight their way home through a blizzard, they are greeted with the ominous news that Sparrow’s notorious former sheriff, Joe McGreggor, is back on the loose! Not only that, there’s been a bank robbery in Sparrow. When suspicious tire tracks are found on the McDaniels’ ranch, the clues begin to add up. With the help of their friend Aaron Kaplan, the McDaniels family sets out to defend their ranch against the desperate trespassers. But, it soon becomes clear that the escaped McGreggor is a bigger danger than anyone imagined! Will Riley be able to protect his ranch? Find out in this exciting third book in the Riley McDaniels series.