Steven Deschain and his ka-tet hunt for Farson's men but treachery lurks in their midst. Also, Roland learns that the prize he took from the Crimson King now makes him a target.
Roland, Alain, and Cuthbert return safely to Gilead, and Roland's obsession with Maerlyn's Grapefruit takes a toll on his health, while his father sets out to find the people who threatened his son's life.
