Birds of Prey.
Doing fieldwork in Arizona, bird artist Jonathan Wilder is drawn into the ruthless business of a human smuggling enterprise run by el halcon, "The Hawk," a sinister cutthroat who charges outrageous fees to transport illegals over the border, only to leave them in the desert to die.
In an attempt to help a good friend whose sister and five relatives were the latest victims, Wilder starts making enemies fast. His involvement starts a chain of violence and murder, clear warnings that he is getting too close to the truth. Wilder passes himself off as a desperate "chicken" -- a move that will lead him directly to Mexico, where the shocking identity of The Hawk may be a secret he takes to his unmarked grave.
