Born in the foreboding Blackbarren Mountains, and raised by strangers, Keeley MacAllister has no idea her life is about to change.

When the mysterious Roman arrives in Falconhurst, most of the town is charmed by his alluring personality, except Keeley. Keeley thinks Roman is up to something and no one, not even the Guard, believe her, but when Roman's departure coincidentally aligns with the disappearance of a local woman, Keeley's crusade against Roman leads her into hot water, and a cold prison cell.

With the help of an old bard, her guardian wolf, and older brother, Keeley breaks free and sets forth to bring Roman down. Not even the old bard's stories can thoroughly prepare them for what they must face on top of the mountains.