Someone is trying to shake down Pete's burgeoning business, threats of intimidation, arson, and murder hanging in the air. When the bar in Meraton is attacked, Bishop is pulled into a fast-paced, brutal conflict that threatens the recovery of post-apocalyptic Texas.The violence continues to escalate as the Texan travels the Lone Star Republic, trying to protect his friend and livelihood. He is up against a well-organized, ruthless foe that seems to have unlimited resources and will stop at nothing to dominate the Alliance. Ghosts of the mafia seem to have arisen in the Hill Country, a shadowy organization countering his every move.Treachery and corruption come into play as Terri joins her husband on his quest. It will take all of the couple's skills and bravery to come out of this alive.The 17th book in best-selling author Joe Nobody's popular series, Holding Their Own, Vendetta is told directly from Bishop's perspective, in his own words.