Caught between two worlds, two boys must find their own path in a nation divided.
Jemmy Martin longs for a peaceful life on his family's Texas farm. But when his brother deserts the Confederate army, Jemmy must assume his identity to save him from a firing squad. Now, Jemmy is caught in a war he doesn't believe in, far from the home he loves.
Raul Atencio, nephew of a New Mexico merchant, dreams of wealth and power. As the Confederate army approaches, Raul finds himself an unwilling participant in the defense of Fort Craig. On the banks of the Rio Grande, Jemmy and Raul face a brutal battle that will test their courage, loyalty, and their very understanding of duty. Will they survive to forge their own destinies?
