"It is 1969 and spring finally comes to the lonesome Oregon high desert. The earth awakens after a bitter winter. Vietnam Veteran turned wildlife ranger Nick Drake also feels reborn as the wounds of war slowly heal, allowing him to lower his guard and find love. But for every new beginning, something old must give way. Someone is poisoning wild horses and a vicious killer escapes from prison. A murder thrusts Nick into a desperate manhunt that turns into a fight for survival to protect those he holds dear. Spring quickly turns into a season of dying."--Back cover.