Jeremy Horton is a man denying his past, haunted by a dysfunctional
childhood full of dark secrets--including the suspicious death of his
younger sister.
Married to lawyer Sarah and with children of his own, Jeremy keeps his
eyes firmly focused on the present, never daring to glance in the
rear-view mirror for fear of what he might see there. But when a chance
encounter awakens the memories he's fought so hard to suppress, and the
death of his estranged mother takes Jeremy back to his sleepy hometown
and the scene of the family tragedy, he determines to finally uncover
the truth behind his sister's death.
Villages hold long memories, and Jeremy's presence quickly becomes an
unwelcome reminder of nameless cruelties and shameful secrets. The more
he learns, the more the stories from his past take on a sinister
significance, leading him to question his own innocence. Meanwhile,
someone desperately wants him gone, and their efforts to drive him out
escalate as Jeremy's anxiety spirals out of control. Do they fear him
for what he knows--or for what he's done?
