The baffling death of a beloved Elder. A convocation of eagles, sacred messengers of Kji-Niskam, poisoned. Mi'kmaw First Nation Chief Peter Joe must learn who's behind the killings before more die. A determined wildlife activist, a self-important Minister of Parliament, a virulent poison, and a plan to eradicate Newfoundland's newest and smartest predators tangle his trail to the cause and perpetrator, and put his life in danger.

Are things as they seem? The Old Ones' stories hold the answers.