Mount Vernon, Washington, is a small rural town where life runs at a slower, quieter pace. A long history of farming and fishing. Generations have raised their families with few complaints. Consistent weather. Good schools. The ocean west, snow-capped mountains east. When six-year-old Tami Haller is snatched up and her mother murdered, the town takes notice. Ten days later it happens again. Mount Vernon is now on alert. Unorthodox Mount Vernon Detective Early Moon is handed the case. He, along with his hippie mother, begin to unravel the heinous crimes. But is there time before the next ten days have transpired?