Anna Gareau arrives in Victoria#44; BC#44; with two things to hide-an illegal pistol#44; and the ability to read peoplers"s pasts by touching certain objects#46; After a woman is drowned in the pool at her hotel#44;Anna must lie to protect her secrets and is dragged into a terrifying murder investigation#46; Colette Kostyna#44; the victimrs"s best friend#44; joins forces with Anna to expose the murderer#46; While the events surrounding the drowning are mysterious#44; the events occurring at The Rail-the local news magazine where the victim worked-are horrifying#46; There is a powerful creature with a grudge stalking those at The Rail#44; and Anna and Colette have become its new prey#46;.