Annie's sister, Tia, is missing. The police have basically given up, the PI she hired was worthless, and Annie decides Carson is her best, and last, shot at finding her sister. Carson's not so sure he's interested, he was looking forward to a long stretch of alone time on his ranch, enjoying starry nights and the mesmerizing glow of a good fire. Reluctantly, he allows himself to be pulled into the fray.As a psychologist and uniquely trained ex-Marine, Carson has uncommon skills for ferreting out missing persons. His best friend, Hub, is an incredible computer hack, and a shaman who occasionally receives inspiration from a dead rock star. Carson is highly skeptical. Annie's sister, Tia's, story evolves alongside Carson's, revealing glimpses of a beautiful young woman. She initially clings to her latest loser boyfriend but develops into a brave, though reluctant leader with grit and courage.A simple absent sister evolves into a far more sinister plot as Carson and Hub encounter confrontations, political intrigue, cross country drama, and a Jamaican climax in a race against time to rescue Tia.