The Kirran have backed off and the Golden Heart's Kingdom is safe, thanks to the efforts of Coyote Thieves Legacy and Rose Heart, but the story is far from over. To the east, in the Long Shadows Kingdom, children are going missing. They vanish without a trace, and no amount of vigilance is working. Following the mysterious dreamseer-given book once again, Owl Wings assigns Fortune to the case. Though infamous for her unconventional moral compass, she's determined to get the job done. No matter what it takes. Owl Wings only hopes she does the job right. So, how does a thief solve a murder case? With the help of a detective, of course. Detective Sarajevo is set on finding the cause of these disappearances and bringing closure to the affected families, though his inexperience proves a hurdle. The Shadow Forest cloaks secrets in its darkness, but all secrets come to light. It's only a matter of uncovering the buried truth.