Turbulent times lie ahead for New Forest husband and wife Liam and Jo Larson. As Jo prepares to race in the hotly contested Boxing Day point to point races, a killer is stalking the heathlands, ruthlessly taking aim at the free roaming ponies.

 

The locals all suspect each other, rumours are rife, and tempers soon start to fray.

 

When a tangled web of fear, lies and vendettas comes to light, winter in the forest soon becomes a twisted tale of rivalry, ruthlessness and revenge.