Ash Child

In a quiet Montana town rocked by drought, a series of dangerous events—including crystal meth activity, a deadly fire, and a mysterious murder—threaten to unravel the community's peace. When investigator Gabriel Du Pré is hospitalized with appendicitis and learns of a beloved local's death, he begins uncovering ties between the crime, local youths involved with drugs, and escalating wildfires. As the fire approaches, Du Pré's quest for answers becomes even more urgent, blending local dangers with personal resolve.