In the heart of the Redwood Forest, a series of disappearances points to a reclusive man who has lived in isolation for years. Detective Sarah Martinez uncovers disturbing evidence linking him to the missing women and reveals his warped belief that he is protecting the wilderness by eliminating outsiders. The investigation leads to a tense confrontation in the shadowy depths of the forest, where Martinez must confront the darkness both around and within Dawson’s mind.