Jackson Garrett is a private accident reconstructionist in Washington State who specializes in investigating fatal vehicle crashes. When his former mentor Jerry Rochester disappears while inspecting a suspicious Jeep wreck near Spokane, Garrett is hired to quietly finish the investigation. What begins as a routine insurance claim quickly turns into something far darker.
The crash scene doesn't make sense. Evidence has been tampered with, key vehicle data has been removed, and Garrett discovers signs that the driver may have been forced off the road. As he digs deeper with the help of a digital forensics expert, Garrett uncovers connections to a mysterious logistics company, hidden transport routes, and a network operating in the rural Pacific Northwest. The investigation leads him into a conspiracy involving illegal animal trafficking operations hidden behind legitimate businesses.
As Garrett follows the trail, he realizes he's not the only one watching. Unknown figures are monitoring his movements, eliminating witnesses, and manipulating events from the shadows. The closer he gets to the truth about his mentor's disappearance, the more dangerous the case becomes. By the time Garrett finally uncovers the hidden operation known as "The Source," he understands the crash was only the beginning-and the people behind it are far more powerful than he imagined.