Sheriff Lucian Wing's secret to success is patience. However, his wife has now thrown him out, and the new chairman doesn't have much regard for patience. When some curious accidents occur in the area, injuring young delinquents, the chairman wants the cases resolved. The sheriff must tackle the problem in a completely new way. The danger comes not only from the bad guys but also from those who take the law into their own hands. In his third thriller, Castle Freeman tells the story with dry humor and masterful conciseness, revealing a different side of the USA.