Katie Ryan is a beautiful and courageous young lady. She has other attributes as well, but she has no memory. Having been delivered to the hills above Socorro, New Mexico by smugglers, she is given orders by radio from a ruthless Asian agent. Some of the people she meets along her way become good friends and benefactors, but others want to kill her. When she learns of her primary objectives, Katie faces some hard decisions. Ex-Senator Todd Whatley can give her guidance and help, but to what length can he go without putting himself in legal jeopardy?

A scientist, Jerry Burson, gets involved with a mysterious blue vapor. This powerful gas, born of an ancient Cherokee legend, is a source of escape for Jerry. It also separates the scientist from his love, Alicia, until she establishes the Brent Colony.

Jim and Brady are not yet of adult age in years, but they gain enough experience to overcome the age factor. Torn from his family roots by a raid by bandits and the ensuing death of his parents, Jim rides in search of work and is hired by Brady's father. Their friendship continues to build despite threat from a wild bunch seeking buried Spanish gold.

Jason Taggart is definitely not a gun-toting bully, but he's fast and dangerous to his enemies. He is also true to his friends. He and his horse, Trey, can avoid most trouble, but renegades and men named Jackson, constantly get in his way. Soon he meets up with a Mexican lady of style and substance, who might eventually slow him down