Falhden, North Dakota has managed to do what most would consider impossible during the worst economic collapse in over 70 years: lure new business and new development to a small town of only 800 residents. In charge of the residential project is homebuilder Marvin "Crow" Crowley. Rocked by personal tragedy, Crow wants nothing more than the anonymity of a new town where he can wallow in his sorrow. But when a local girl vanishes, Crow feels responsible to investigate the details of her disappearance. With the help of beautiful local restaurant owner Connie Harstock and charismatic co-worker Jennings Gabriel, Crow uncovers a web of deceit, corruption and death that will ultimately devastate the small town.