This cryptic message was clearly meant for Father Oโ Malley. The unemotional voice on the answering machine was speaking of revenge against old enemies, and wanted OโMalley to visit the site of the 1874 Bates Battle where Captain Bateโs cavalry, lead by Shoshone warriors massacred nearly everyone living on an Arapaho tribal grounds. Now, someone has left three dead Shoshones on the battlefield, positioned to mimic the bodies of those Arapahos killed in the historic slaughter. Frankie Montana, attorney Vicky Holdenโs latest client, is a frequent guest of the reservationโs holding cells, and after a recent heated encounter with the three dead men, is the number one suspect in their deaths. Despite his faults, Vicky doesnโt believe he is capable of murder. Instead, she suspects that someone is trying to stir up a war between the Arapaho and Shoshone people, ripping open the still painful wounds of the past...the question is why?