When a protected wolf and her pups go missing in Crystal Ridge, the NPS team are thrust into action, needing to find the culprit and the pups before it's too late.

A twisted poem and a wild treasure hunt in the Park lead to a dead body. With numerous suspects and clear motive, the team is forced to play along in order to solve this case. As Whispering Pines heats up, Bill gets too close to the truth and finds himself in a life and death situation.