Lili Ribault, a successful writer of supernatural stories, has settled on Cape Cod where she’s found her soulmate, Cal "Sitting Crow" Green. Cal and Lili share a passion for Native American lore and an innate connection to birds. But there is no escape from the cycle of death. And when Cal's sister, Rachel is mauled, Lili begins to question what is real. Who or what killed Rachel Green? And why? Along the way, Lili and a Boston reporter, Rusty Keenan, become allies in the search for answers. But as Lili and Rusty discover they’re dealing with a mystery both profane and sacred, Lili realizes she must travel a different path. Ignoring friends’ warnings about interfering with ancient rituals, Lili chooses to walk into the fire, unwittingly jeopardizing her sanity to learn the truth.