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Synopsis
In Quiet City, Britt Ponset, the iconic Texas plainsman known as the Sick Shooter, returns to a town he hasn't visited in years. Once a place of turmoil and excitement, Britt is surprised to find Quiet City has undergone significant changes. The town has grown, with new houses lining the creek and a longer main street, suggesting a transformation from its wild past to a more settled existence. However, the sheriff, a familiar face, warns Britt that beneath this facade of civility, the underlying human nature remains unchanged.
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