Lily Thompson is saddened and outraged at the loss of her dog, Duke, caused by a poacher’s reckless actions. When she reaches out to the warden from Fish and Wildlife, her anger is further compounded by the warden’s ineffectiveness in finding the culprit. The death of her beloved canine has hit Lily hard; she is sputtering and looking for purpose. The loss of her friend has put Lily in a vengeful mindset, where the only comfort she finds is in retribution. The identity of the hunter may not be known, but Lily works at a diner where random gossip flows as freely as the coffee and pie. Lily’s hopes begin to pick up when she hears words that hint of a trap that ensnared the wrong prey.