William Brookshire's son Thad ran away nine months ago - and gained a reputation as the notorious gunfighter the Lightning Kid. Near death, William hires detective Rance Dehner to locate Thad and bring him home, so he may see him just once more. In a race against time to reach the youth before others get to him first, Rance is tossed into a whirlwind of death and deceit as he tries desperately to rescue Thad - and uncover the true identity of the Lightning Kid.
William Brookshire's son Thad ran away nine months ago - and gained a reputation as the notorious gunfighter the Lightning Kid. Near death, William hires detective Rance Dehner to locate Thad and bring him home, so he may see him just once more. In a race against time to reach the youth before others get to him first, Rance is tossed into a whirlwind of death and deceit as he tries desperately to rescue Thad - and uncover the true identity of the Lightning Kid.