Distant Dog Barking

Jo, Redfox, Wes, Sam, Kaley and Hannah are compelled to cross the mountains in pursuit of answers from an elderly biologist who headed-up a former government program. But their curiosity sparks immediate and devastating consequences.

Militia from the ravaged town assemble a posse to pursue Redfox, Kaley and Sam deep into the forest. But the old Shaman summons powerful forest entities, beseeching them for safe passage and protection.

Kaley, Sam and Redfox are guided out of harms way and into the deep forest by Hannah's spirit guide. Jo briefly meets up with Wes under the protective eye of her enigmatic and forbidding guardian.

Wes is alarmed to discover imposters on his side of the mountain, and tracks them to discover their clandestine mission. As Jo's safety is threatened yet again, it becomes clear she has a fearsome and unrivaled protector.

Kaley and Sam find themselves in grave danger and must leave the doublewide to escape. Fleeing down the valley towards Index, they warn Redfox of the peril, however the mysterious Wenatchi necromancer will not be easily ousted from his home.