Caleb: A Western tale, circa 1880's
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Suddenly discovering himself to be a wanted man, Caleb Waite flees a posse, barely escaping with his life. Taking refuge on a slightly-rundown ranch called 'Infinity' in order to heal, Caleb soon discovers that nothing is as it appears. Will Caleb fall victim to the secrets contained within the ranch's borders- or to a hangman's noose?
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