When a wealthy man is found murdered in his hilltop home, Deputy Coroner Clay Edison is shocked to discover a link to his own brother, Luke, on the scene. Luke is fresh out of prison and struggling to stay on the right path. When he suddenly goes missing, Clay can't help but question his innocence. As blackouts and wildfires continue to sweep through the state of California, the search for answers becomes ever more treacherous. Is Luke capable of murder? Or could he be a victim too?

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