Loblollies, Barrel Racers, and Serial Killers

The Louisiana Sheriff, Rick Strong, and his wife, Eve, have two children, eight and ten years old. Rick's father, who manages a sprawling timber business is diagnosed with prostate cancer. Rick retires from the Sheriff's office to help keep the business together. Rick's brother, Steve, retires from the Air Force to help. Rick and Eve begin to consult on a number of serial killer cases, which puts them in danger occasionally. Rick also buys his children horses. One of them is a champion barrel racer ridden by their daughter.