After his many years as a typical bachelor cowboy, Slim Chance is convinced-- against his will-- that he needs to build his own herd of cattle and invest in the future. So, he takes the plunge, takes out a loan, and takes his newly-bought heifers to a pasture on Viola's father's ranch. But, just about the time his new herd is calved-out and his investment is beginning to look promising, the dry and windy weather conditions put the entire county on High Alert for fire-danger. Hank is sure that he and Slim can defend the ranch against anything that comes their way... that is, until they come face-to -face with a wildfire unlike any grass fire they've seen before. Will they be able to get the cattle to safety in time? -- Back cover