A former Vietnam Veteran terrorizes Foster's Diner in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on June 16, 1969, holding patrons and employees hostage. The hero, 19-year-old Stephen "Red" Ryder, flees the town but returns 13 years later for his mother's funeral, reuniting with old friends and foes.
The Heart Outright
A poignant return to New Mexico forces Stephen Ryder to face his troubled past, reuniting with a lost love in a quest for healing and redemption.