The lodge is everything Kay Gerard has dreamed of and more. But as the tranquil beauty of the remote setting begins to work its magic on her tortured soul, a guest is brutally murdered. Isolation and lack of law enforcement on the island heighten the fear and distrust felt by employees and guests. Existence at the lodge takes a sinister turn as everyone tries to cope with the knowledge that a murderer must live among them. While doing her job and trying to support her uncle, Kay discovers a damaging piece of evidence and is drawn into a deadly quest for answers. Despite efforts to distance herself from the case, she is thrust into a dangerous situation that pushes her to her limits.