Driven by a longing for something new, Garret Rodriguez arrives in Humboldt County, a place known far and wide—and where the reality of the cannabis trade is anything but tranquil.

As farmers in Humboldt County describe how legalization has affected their way of life, Garret’s father—weary from encounters with law enforcement—engages a private investigator.

A promising clue emerged in the search for Garret. On Murder Mountain, locals began to enforce their own justice. A cannabis cultivator faced unexpected challenges.

With tales of their actions now echoing far beyond Murder Mountain, the Alderpoint Eight find themselves regarded by some as heroes, while others see them as marks to be pursued.

The investigation seemed to falter, breeding a palpable sense of discouragement throughout Humboldt. Then, a devastating error in identification brought tragedy to the remote expanse known as Murder Mountain.

Garret’s father journeyed to Humboldt, intent on thanking a man he deeply admired. Simultaneously, law enforcement agencies intensified their efforts against illicit cannabis cultivation. Meanwhile, investigators pursued leads in an attempt…