This fast-moving story about money and marijuana is filled with interesting characters like Harley Four-fingers and his wimpy pot farmer partner, Jerry, who narrates this action-adventure tale about one especially nasty pitfall that can happen to the outlaws who make their living growing an illegal and valuable herb. The action takes place during a midwinter week in the heart of the infamous "Emerald Triangle" of northwestern California. Expect harrowing chases and gun-play, surprising plot twists and turns, and a factual glimpse into a remote forest milieu that produces some of the world's best pot. But don't expect tips about growing marijuana because this story is about greed and heroism; it is about the journey Jerry takes to become a better man; it is about the backwoods locale adorned with colorful characters and personal histories; it is about good cops and bad cops; and it is about the mean side and the nice side of marijuana cultivation. Meet Jerry's old, deaf dog, Arthur, a pooch that is in the right place at the right time; meet Holly, a young beauty who lives with Jerry and Harley, and who Jerry pathetically desires; meet Ricky who learns what keeping your mouth shut means, and it isn't something nice; meet Amos, Harley's octogenarian friend who shines with wisdom, help and a ready smile; and meet the many other characters who take part in this brouhaha of turmoil, confusion and excitement set amidst the wild rivers and steep mountains of this beautiful region.