The problem is the intruder's father, Ben Russel, is a murderous ex-con bent on avenging his son's death.

So the two men join forces to learn both the identity of the man Richard shot and the fate of Ben's son.

Originally this book was issued as a stand-alone novel and as a set with the first Hap and Leonard novel Savage Season published by Mark V.

On May 5, 2014, Tachyon Publications has reissued this novel as a movie tie-in that included a foreword by the director of the film adaptation Jim Mickle.

Actors Michael C. Hall and Sam Shepard star, along with Don Johnson and Nick Damici.