Curious events are taking place in Caspar Crossing, and Vanessa Abbot and Detective Pete Wheeler find themselves caught up in a maelstrom of intrigue, danger, and mystery. What first appears to be an innocent industrial accident spirals into cold-blooded murder, and a shadow out of their past stalks them at every turn. Even Vanessa's beloved cats face danger and devious deception in the race to find the killer. Just when Vanessa catches a glimmer of hope for her future, her world comes crashing down around her again. Can Pete and Vanessa piece the clues together before the killer strikes again?