Across the Southwest, people are disappearing. Their bodies are found skinned, and the families left behind are ready to blame one another—and anyone who stands in their way. Convinced a serial killer is at work, a mysterious investigator follows the trail to the desert town of Cinder Mesa, where fear has stirred old rivalries. A sheriff wants answers. A Hunter is prepared to punish the very families under attack. And the killer is taking more than trophies from his victims. To stop him, the investigator, sheriff, and Hunter must work together and unite the families before the serial killer claims his next victim. But if Cinder Mesa’s secret comes to light, saving their lives may be only the beginning.