Still reeling from the accidental death of his fiancee, Regan Paul returns from Washington to his home town of Wanganui, hoping to become a National candidate in the forthcoming general election.
However, he finds a town equally depressed after the shock closure of the main employer and the unsolved brutal murders of two young children. Against this ominous backdrop he comes under the bewitching spell of the mysterious Mandy Essen, and finds himself entrapped in a web of sensational events that threaten both his campaign and his life.
A stunning thriller, with a cast of memorable characters and a shocking climax that will linger long after the final page has been turned.