When California television researcher Douglas Finly is discovered dead in an abandoned car wash, the small town of Corinth is gripped by fear. Denali and her loyal sidekick, DaVinci, dive into the investigation, uncovering clues that suggest Finly may have stumbled upon dangerous secrets—secrets that cost him his life. The local sheriff zeroes in on a prime suspect: John Boone, a quiet and enigmatic Marine veteran with no alibi. But when Boone saves Denali from a brazen hit-and-run attempt, the lines between ally and suspect blur. Forced to join forces, Denali and Boone race against time to unmask a relentless killer. As they unravel a web of greed, smuggling, and murder, one thing becomes clear: Denali could be the next target.