The federal government's efforts to round up and remove Nevada's wild horses have sparked fierce debate and heightened emotions. When the round-up begins, a helicopter chasing those wild horses suddenly crashes into the desert and, when Sheriff Porter Beck reaches the crash site, he discovers that this was no accident--the pilot was shot. And this almost impossible murder is just the beginning.The government official coordinating the roundup is kidnapped, and there's no lack of suspects--with a wild horse advocacy group having sworn to protect these endangered animals at any cost. Beck's team is already stretched thin--COVID having landed in Lincoln County--when the Feds start showing up looking for answers ... or at least a scapegoat.Beck has had better days.With his personal life in turmoil, too many suspects and too many secrets, the Feds pushing for a quick resolution, and his impetuous, highly skilled sister Brinley in the mix, one wrong step could be deadly.