Range War Legacy

Molly, her parents, and her best friend Cassie witness the massacre of three sheep men and over a thousand sheep. Cassie cannot identify the shooters, but Molly and her parents know who they are. The sheriff, the judge, the judge’s son, Molly’s Uncle Tim, Aunt Ruth, Cousin Charlie, with young Cousin Ned watching, committed the slaughter. Molly’s father makes her promise to never tell who the riders were as that would put their lives in jeopardy.

Molly keeps her secret and watches its effect on her family, the town, and her future husband. When more people die, Molly wonders if she should break her promise or keep it.