Happily reunited with his family on a Texas ranch, Shade busies himself with learning the business of working and raising cattle. Yet within the dark recesses of his mind, something is casting a shadow on all that is good, and it is as ominous as a squall line. As a threat lurks in the distance, Shade must learn to rely on his past experiences to prepare for the uncertain road that lies ahead.
Shade must leave all he loves to right a wrong. As he goes on a dangerous mission to find two culprits driven by evil intentions, he must summon the courage he learned on the battlefield to save not only his family, but also his own life.
Rodney Bartlett took an early retirement and chose to pursue his dream of writing a novel. He now works for the Arc of Owensboro, helping people with disabilities. Rodney resides on a small farm in western Kentucky with his wife, Theresa, several dogs, and four horses.