Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time for family, gratitude, and making memories. For Tess Thomas, it may also be the key to unlocking a mystery that has haunted her for years.
When Tess learns that her father regularly visited a remote mountain community each autumn to hunt and fish before his supposed death in a fiery truck accident, the entire Thomas family heads to a cozy mountain cabin for a Thanksgiving getaway. While the trip promises beautiful scenery and time together, Tess hopes it will also bring her one step closer to discovering the truth about the father she believes may still be alive.
Not long after they arrive, a suspicious death rocks the quiet mountain town. Tess and Tony join forces with Mike and Bree to uncover what really happened, while quietly questioning longtime residents who once knew Tess's father. As hidden connections begin to emerge, Tess follows a trail of clues that leads to a revelation more shocking than she ever imagined.
Meanwhile, an energetic stray puppy decides Mike is its new best friend. Despite Mike's repeated insistence that he has neither the time nor the room in his life for a mischievous four-legged companion, the determined little dog has other ideas.
As Thanksgiving draws near, Tess must separate fact from fiction, solve a baffling murder, and finally confront the truth about the father she thought she'd lost forever.