Clyde Doom wants his half-brother, Zane Clearwater, and Zane's sister Lettie dead. It was their testimony that landed him behind bars after Zane killed his father in self-defense. Clyde's violent fantasies may finally become reality when the court overturns his conviction. Lettie is pregnant. Zane is almost finished with his police academy training. Neither is prepared for the storm cloud of darkness roiling in. Running isn't an option, but standing their ground has never seemed more terrifying. While Zane's friends at the police academy offer to help, they are limited by the boundaries of what is legal and just. That is until Zane meets Loris Trapper. The former cop has no problem toeing the gray areas outside the law. When Clyde finally finds them, will his brutal vengeance be carried out? Or will Zane and Lettie take drastic steps to ensure he never threatens them again?