Nolan and Irisa arrive in Defiance, where the town is soon divided over the death of Luke McCawley. But a bigger threat forces everyone together: An attack by the Volge.

Rafe & Nolan search underground St. Louis while looking for an escaped convict. Meanwhile, a violent Castithan tradition causes clashes amongst the residents of Defiance.

An old war buddy catches up with Nolan at the same time a Castithan criminal with a history of violence enters the picture.

Interesting relationships develop when the residents of Defiance are forced to stay indoors as a threatening Razor Rain storm approaches. Meanwhile, visions lead Irisa to the Spirit Riders and Sukar, who has fallen under the influence of a strange and mysterious force.

A deadly plague threatens the town; racial tensions rise when the Irathients, who are immune to the virus, are quarantined.

The town of Defiance is shocked when the remains of a leading businessman who went missing almost six years ago, are discovered hidden in the walls of the NeedWant.

Amanda’s mayoral campaign is threatened when Nolan is involved in an accident on the eve of the election, prompting the town to question Amanda’s decision to appoint him as Lawkeeper.