Our story is set in the dusty mining town of Tombstone, Arizona, and involves the brutal murder of the infamous outlaw Jesse James, who has been ruthlessly shot in the back, whilst taking a bath in his room at the Crystal Palace Hotel.
Jesse and his brother Frank, both of whom carried huge bounties on their heads, had slipped into Tombstone the previous night, in order to play in the celebrated Annual Tombstone Poker Tournament.
This notorious game, run by Poker Alice, always takes place under a shroud of secrecy and is a strictly 'invitation-only' affair. Despite intense public interest, the exclusive guest list always remains a closely-guarded secret until play is just about to start.
However, only an hour before this year's game is due to begin, and shortly after Frank's own appearance causes a stir of excitement amongst the gathering crowd, four loud shots ring out from Jesse's room on the first floor.
Amidst the ensuing chaos, the murderer quickly escapes through the bedroom window, leaving few clues as to their identity. However, once the initial commotion subsides, Frank realizes his brother's killer must be one of the players taking part in that night's game, as they were the only ones who even knew Jesse was in town. With very little to go on, he decides to gamble everything he has, in a high-risk attempt to catch his brother's killer!
