Roland, Cuthbert and Alain are sent to Hambry by their parents. They are gunslingers in training who have been sent to observe the activities of a malicious group of men, who are under the control of one they call “The Good Man” or John Farson. While they are there, Roland meets a girl named Susan. Prior to Roland’s arrival, Susan had sworn to marry the mayor, Hart Thorin, and in return her family would be paid a gratuity every month. Roland and Susan soon fall in love, despite Susan’s promise to the mayor. Problems soon arise as the townsfolk notice the two lovers, and a villainous group known only as “The Big Coffin Hunters” arrives in town boasting of their association with the good man. Soon after their arrival strange things begin to happen
