Like and tragedy are not strange bedfellows among the Tufa. Young Kera Rogers disappears while hiking in the woods by Needsville. When her half-eaten remains are found out, the blame falls upon a herd of crazy hogs, a significant threat with this rural community. In response, the county’s best trackers, including game warden Jack Cates and ex-military Tufa Bronwyn Chess, are assembled to hunt them down.

Kara’s boyfriend Duncan Gowen mourns her death, until he sees evidence she cheated on him with his best friend, Adam Procure. Searching for revenge, Duncan entices Adam to take part in their own boar hunt. Afterwards, Bronwyn and Jack port stumble across a devastated Duncan, who claims a giant boar impaled Adam and dragged him off. As this second death rocks the town, people start to wonder who is really responsible.

Determined hunters pursue the ravenous horde through the Appalachians as other Tufa seek their own answers. Between literal beasts in the woods and figurative wolves in sheep’s clothing, what truths will arise come spring?