Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Sgt. Jim Chee investigate the disappearance of a Navajo boy; Manuelito makes a sinister discovery while adjusting to life on the border patrol; an FBI agent comes to solve a case linked to Leaphorn's recent past.
After a close call, Leaphorn and Chee follow the trail of a new suspect; the discovery of a body sends Special Agent Washington in a different direction; Manuelito puts a target on her back as she digs deeper into the mystery.
Chee pays Manuelito a visit after discovering a link between their cases; Leaphorn pursues a fugitive suspect; Special Agent Washington interviews an eyewitness to the crime she's investigating.
Following a grisly murder, Leaphorn and Chee strike out on their own when the FBI take over their case; Special Agent Washington pays the Leaphorns an unexpected visit; Manuelito searches for evidence south of the border.
Leaphorn is forced to confront his worst fears and darkest memories when he puts his life on the line to prevent another murder.
Leaphorn and Chee retrace their steps after uncovering a vital clue; Special Agent Washington presses for more information; Manuelito moves quickly to execute a search warrant.
Leaphorn and Chee call upon all their resources to solve the case and serve justice after learning the identity of the killer; Bernadette fights for her life after coming face-to-face with the truth.
Leaphorn explores personal ties to an increasingly mysterious case; Chee is questioned by a reluctant Sgt. Manuelito; the discovery of a body sends Leaphorn and Manuelito in pursuit of a child in danger.
After facing off with a dangerous man, Chee strikes out on his own; Leaphorn and Manuelito partner with the sheriff's department, leading Leaphorn to identify a vital clue.
Leaphorn risks his life in pursuit of a suspect; Manuelito stands up to the sheriff in a bid to rescue her boss; seeking answers on a case, Chee considers a dangerous proposition.
With his suspect in custody, Leaphorn races against the clock to get a confession while Chee goes under cover at the cult that ties their investigations together; Manuelito counsels a teenager who is nervous about the draft.
Leaphorn and Chee discover evidence that connects their cases, only for Leaphorn to realize justice won't be easily served; Manuelito prepares for a big life change.
Leaphorn and Chee interview the surviving witness to the Big Rock Motel murders; Chee meets with the coroner; the cause of death remains a mystery; Sgt. Manuelito makes a chilling discovery of her own.
Leaphorn's niece celebrates her Kinaaldá as Leaphorn retrieves the bodies of the murder victims; Manuelito and Chee investigate the whereabouts of the missing Mormon family.
Leaphorn suspects all of the crimes on the reservation are related; there is a big break in the case; Leaphorn invites Chee over for dinner; Manuelito makes a discovery of her own.
With a major suspect in custody, Leaphorn discovers that there is more to this crime than he would have ever imagined; Manuelito faces her worst fears; Chee must make a choice between his career and his people.
Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito descend on the hiding place of the Buffalo Society, only to be confronted with hard decisions that could change the outcome of the rest of their lives.