In the turbulent Oregon Territory, legendary scout Christopher Columbus Colt finds himself torn between service to General O. O. "One-Arm" Howard, commander of the U.S. Cavalry, and his feelings for the beleaguered Nez Perce.

Second in the acclaimed Chief of Scouts trilogy. As the Army launches its relentless campaign against the Nez Perce and Chief Joseph, Colt is torn between service to the stern General Howard and a beleaguered Indian nation on a desperate, thousand-mile trek to Canada in deepest winter.