Major Zacchaeus Wolfe returns from the Civil War with the intention of leading a peaceful life. But the bitterness of past conflicts will not die. His efforts to settle into his ranch are disrupted by a vengeance-seeking woman who wants retribution for the killing of her sons. Whilst in prison, awaiting trial for his alleged crimes, his family are attacked. Unable to help them he bides his time until the opportunity to escape arises. Now the Gray Wolf will administer his own brand of justice and expect nothing but death.