The Yellow Dawn

Following a brief yet noted military career during the American Civil War, David Sallister, a brilliant young doctor, sets out on the Santa Fe Trail, seeking to hone his skills and be of service to those in greatest need on the western frontier. After years of wandering, he and his family eventually settle in a remote town in the Colorado Territory. Here they are happy for a time, until the tragic and senseless death of David's young bride, Rebecca. Finding himself unable to fully cope with this loss, David and his young son Jacob leave civilization behind and are taken in by a small band of Ute. After a time, the pain of Rebecca's passing begins to dull. Life begins to become simple and happy once again, until tragedy strikes once more...and a yellow dawn warns of new perils to come.