The story starts in Santa Fe where Matt is trying to live a normal life with Jo Beckman from the previous novel "The Frighteners". At the beginning of the story, Jo has left Matt because he has taken up shooting as a hobby.
The narrative begins in Santa Fe, where Matt is attempting to lead a typical life alongside Jo Beckman from the previous novel "The Frighteners." At the outset of the story, Jo has departed Matt because he has taken up shooting as a pastime.