When Old Paul T'Sosi's long-lost brother finally gets in touch with the family, it is with a tale of woe to sadden any heart. Lucy Tallwoman and her husband Thomas feel obligated to take the man in. Not long after, several mysterious disappearances are brought to the attention of Legal Services investigator Charlie Yazzie. He quickly becomes convinced, there's more to the disappearances, than meets the eye. Who is this old man who claims to be Lucy's uncle? And, what has brought him back to the reservation after all these many years.

It appears there is only one person who can answer these questions...and Harley Ponyboy isn't talking.