Peter Lawler thought becoming police chief in the small Arizona town of Copper would help him rebuild his life after losing his PI license and struggling with sobriety. But when a young woman is murdered on Main Street, he's drawn into a dangerous web of corruption centered on the neighboring San Havi Apache Reservation. Working with FBI Special Agent Charlie Gatto, Lawler discovers a criminal enterprise of drugs, prostitution, and murder run by the ruthless Chip Lussiter. But investigating crimes on the reservation proves challenging, especially when two of Lawler's own officers betray him. When his teenage daughter becomes a target, the case turns personal. As bodies pile up and witnesses disappear, Lawler and Gatto race to expose the truth before more lives are lost. But in a place where tribal law meets federal jurisdiction, justice isn't always simple—and some criminals would rather die than face capture. Set against the dramatic copper-colored cliffs of eastern Arizona, this gripping debut novel explores the complex relationships between law enforcement, tribal sovereignty, and personal redemption.