Chief Deputy Randall Steadman has seen his share of tragedy, but nothing prepares him for the death of Deputy Sarah Jenkins--a loyal colleague found dead in what's quickly ruled a drunk driving accident. The problem? Sarah didn't drink. And Steadman knows it.

Determined to uncover the truth, Steadman and his partner, Deputy Frost, begin digging into a powerful local family whose political influence stretches far beyond rural mason County, Washington. What starts as a quiet investigation soon spirals into a dangerous game of cover-ups, intimidation, and corruption.

With each new clue, the cost of pursuing justice climbs--and so does the risk factor.

As pressure mounts from his own department to stand down, Steadman must choose between protecting his career and honoring the memory of a friend who trusted him to fight for what's right. In a flawed system where morality sometimes counts as a liability, Steadman's empathy might be the one thing that destroys him--or saves them all.