A serial killer is hunting along the Appalachian Trail. Collin's cousin was the first victim, and he won't let his beloved aunt down. When his boss refuses to assign the case to him, he uses vacation time to conduct his own investigation. He arrives at Great Hikes Hostel, hoping this third body will offer new clues, but he doesn't expect to meet a fiery, shotgun-wielding woman who captures his heart but refuses to let him in. Finding a body on her property pisses off Gloria, but she's willing to let law enforcement handle matters until everyone tries to blame her sibling who's hiking the trail. Now, Gloria's on a mission to find the true killer before her only remaining family ends up arrested or dead. If only she could trust the off-duty FBI agent who insists on following her around. Sure, Collin's nice to look at and good in bed, but Gloria knows he'll eventually have to choose between closing the case on paper or catching the real culprit. She just isn't confident which choice he'll make. As law enforcement accepts congratulations on a job well done, the killer chooses the next victim. Armed with the truth, Gloria vows to solve the case. Or will she die trying?