Last Word of a Forgotten Language

Forced to return to his hometown after the death of his parents, Nate Fretwell reconnects with his two oldest friends, eccentric but loveable Hect Naylor, and Rafe Manteau, born into a family ruled for generations by violence and cruelty. Haunted by the discovery of his father's hidden journal, Nate seeks out a debauched poet who he believes can answer his many questions. The poet's beautiful daughter, wary of her father's motives, reluctantly agrees to help.
Struggling to confront his own demons, Nate sets out on a quest for the truth behind his father's mysterious writings, only to encounter greed and betrayal along the way.