New York City journalist Emma Gardner returns to her hometown after her father's suspicious death, only to find her childhood haven transformed into a poverty-stricken community plagued by gangs and drought. As she uncovers the truth behind her father's demise, she must navigate a web of suspects, including eco-warriors, a ruthless warlord, and envious farmers, each with motives for the murder.

Pray for Rain
In a parched and drought-stricken farming community in California, a journalist's homecoming is marred by a desolate landscape and the brutal grip of gangs that have taken control.