It´s business as usual when horse rescue owner Mallory Martin gets a call from Sheriff Grady Sullivan that a loose horse has been found in a popular hunting area. While trying to catch the horse, Mallory stumbles upon the body of his unfortunate rider, Hillspring´s star basketball coach, Douglas Griggs. All signs point to a tragic hunting accident. Despite her better instincts, Mallory finds herself in the middle of another murder investigation when the coach´s widow begs her to look into the case. Mrs. Griggs believes the sheriff is ignoring any evidence that doesn´t point to an accident. But Mallory´s troubles are only beginning. As she juggles a blossoming romance, tensions with her best friend Lanie, and responsibilities at the rescue, she discovers that Coach Griggs´s enemies had ample motive to murder him. And now, Mallory may be in the killer´s sights.