

A local labor dispute led by an enigmatic preacher in Holden, Iowa, becomes a powder keg when a strikebreaker shoots a protest leader in cold blood.

The strike grows to include revenge murder, an armed march and masked vigilantes, as professional assassin Creeley investigates fiery minister Seth.

Seth and Amelia scheme to prevent a farm auction from proceeding, while Creeley's proximity to Bessie leads to a violent run-in with the Black Legion.

Creeley drives a wedge between striking corn and dairy farmers. Assassin Connie Nunn learns of Seth's whereabouts. Seth reveals a secret to Amelia.

A traveling circus sweeps into Holden, bringing a paid assassin -- with Seth in the cross hairs. Bessie considers a tempting offer to betray Creeley.

Creeley languishes behind bars, suspected of murder. Amelia devises a scheme to redirect the law's attention. Seth takes action to save the farmers.

Seth and Creeley learn more about Duvall's plans for Holden. Berryman faces a challenger for sheriff. Connie Nunn arrives in town and befriends Amelia.

Creeley is given new marching orders. Seth and Amelia protect Bessie as tensions between Holden's farmers and the Black Legion explode into violence.

Seth and Creeley fortify the Riley farm for a siege by the Black Legion. Berryman tells Bessie the truth about her mother. Amelia and DL are captured.

Allegiances shift as open warfare rages between the Black Legion and the striking farmers on Election Day, leaving casualties in its wake.