"Following a series of traumatic events, Cass and his wife Raven leave Houston for the refuge of their recently inherited West Texas ranch, the CR. But the tranquility they seek begins to unravel when they cross paths with enigmatic neighboring ranchers and the intolerable Levi Flint. Against the backdrop of expansive landscapes, Cass's resolve is tested while Raven confronts internal demons of her own. When dead bodies are discovered on their land, Cass learns that the CR conceals secrets darker than listless shadows. Uniting with local sheriff Chance Gilbert, Cass delves into a world of deceit that threatens both truth and family safety, unveiling a mystery that stretches as far as the horizon."--