Those Who Wish Me Dead

Hannah Faber, a committed smoke-jumper, endures a personal tragedy when three campers and a fellow smoke-jumper lose their lives in a catastrophic forest fire. This heartbreaking incident leaves her grappling with profound grief and guilt, impacting her mental health dramatically.

Following the tragic incident, Hannah is reassigned to a fire lookout tower in Park County, Montana, where she struggles with her emotional turmoil. The isolation of the tower amplifies her depression, as she engages in reckless behavior in an attempt to cope with her pain.

Owen Casserly, a forensic accountant, uncovers suspicious circumstances surrounding the deaths of his boss, a district attorney, and his family. Realizing that the killings were likely orchestrated, he becomes embroiled in a deadly situation that puts his own life in jeopardy.

Fearing for his life and the safety of his son, Connor, Owen flees the city and seeks refuge with his brother-in-law, Deputy Sheriff Ethan Sawyer. Desperate for help, Owen reaches out to Ethan, hoping to gather media attention to expose the truth behind the killings.

As the stakes escalate, Owen and Connor find themselves pursued by assassins Jack and Patrick. The assassins track Owen to his home but discover he has already escaped, prompting a high-stakes chase that leads to dangerous encounters.

In a dramatic sequence, Owen and Connor are forced off the road by their pursuers, leading to a tense cliffside standoff. Owen makes the heart-wrenching decision to pass crucial evidence to Connor, preparing him for the impending confrontation.

Ethan and Sheriff Boots Southerland return to investigate Owen's wrecked car, hoping to find clues about his whereabouts. Their concern grows as the search for Owen intensifies, complicating the already perilous situation.

During her patrol, Hannah fortuitously encounters Connor, who is in a vulnerable state. Understanding the dangers surrounding him, she takes him back to the lookout tower, ensuring he is safe from the assassins chasing him.

The assassins, under orders from their boss, intensify their efforts to find Connor by setting fires as diversions and threatening Ethan's pregnant wife, Allison. The situation becomes increasingly dire as they interrogate Allison about Connor's location.

Hannah discovers that the lookout tower's radio has been disabled due to a recent lightning strike, leaving her and Connor isolated and in grave danger. As a raging fire blocks their only escape route, they must quickly devise a plan to survive.

A climactic confrontation occurs when the assassins track down Hannah and Connor at the fire tower. A tense standoff ensues, leading to fierce physical confrontations as Hannah fights to protect Connor at all costs.

In a moment of courage, Hannah engages in a brutal fight with Patrick, eventually overpowering him. However, the danger escalates as the advancing flames threaten to claim more victims in the aftermath of the violent encounter.

As the fire engulfs the area, Ethan and Allison find themselves trapped and clinging to life amidst the chaos. Their survival hangs in the balance as they work together, desperately seeking a way out while battling flames encroaching on their location.

As dawn breaks, Hannah is unexpectedly rescued by her former smoke-jumping team, who also manage to save Connor and Allison. Tragically, they discover that Ethan has died from his injuries, mourning his sacrifice as they regroup.

In the aftermath of the chaos, Hannah reassures Connor, promising to support him as he prepares to share his father's critical evidence. Together, they navigate the uncertainties of the future, forging a new bond amidst the tragedy.