For World War II veteran Paul MacIntosh, a quiet life with family on his Mississippi farm appears to be all he ever wanted.

But when FBI agents confront MacIntosh with evidence suggesting he is involved with the Klan and recruit him to help them, the dark, smoldering fury that awakens threatens to destroy his version of peace.

Because lessons must be taught to those who don't know their place, and MacIntosh is a teacher with a style all his own.

The trick is figuring out who needs to be taught.