The novel follows the story of a man who returns to his hometown in America after many years of living in England. He is grappling with a mid-life crisis and the recent death of his brother, and hopes to reconnect with his past and find some meaning in his life. As he tries to unravel the mysteries of his past, he also gets involved in a local high school's cheerleading squad and a Native American's quest for identity, adding layers of complexity to his journey of self-discovery.