Another weak Brand novel in which his hero seems almost to have secret powers. John Milman is a powerful rancher but when a shyster business man named Shay challenges Milman's ownership of his land things get complicated. Shay fences off the water so that Milman's cattle face death which will take place beforre the legal challenges can be heard.

Enter the Kid who has an eye on Milman's daughter but also on the life of Milman who he blames for the death of his parents. He saves the Milman cattle because he cannot stand to see innocent cattle killed to make money. In doing so he saves Milman from ruin, wins the girl and forgives Milman. His trek down a narrow water filled canyon to break up the Shay's plans is performed by superhuman efforts. ( )