After solving a murder case, thirteen-year-old Sage's life spirals into chaos.

The accused dies mysteriously, a thief targets his family's fortune, and a stranger claims to be his long-lost mother. Sage must untangle these threats before they destroy him.

Inheriting his late uncle's estate, Sage, a quiet boy, now owns a farm, funds, and a local newspaper business. While battling a greedy lawyer contesting the Will, Sage uncovers a conspiracy in his small town.

He discovers someone has been stealing his uncle's fortune and will resort to murder to keep their secret. With danger closing in, Sage and his friends at The Evansville News must expose the thief before it's too late.