Anton Bjornson and Skyla Van Dyken search for an ancient site in New Mexico, accompanied by Twitch, Anton's Airedale pup. What could be more innocent? But their search plunges them into a murder mystery. Who is threatened by their explorations on the mountain? Who is the killer? A member of the crew filming a Civil War movie? An occupant of a mysterious red car? A trusted co-worker? Or a shadowy figure from Skyla's past? Whoever it is, he will kill again to hide his secrets. Anton's police friends in the Circle Sleuths won't answer questions. What are they to do? Anton vows to find the killer and drives ahead on a collision course with danger. Anton and Skyla's quest for the ancient past threatens their growing love and their very lives.