Ellie Cavanaugh was only seven years old when her teenage sister, Andrea, was murdered. It was Ellie who led her parents to the secret hideout in which Andrea's body was found. And it was Ellie's testimony that led to the conviction of the man she firmly believed to be the killer. Now, twenty-two years later, the convicted killer is set free from prison. He returns to Ellie's hometown intent on white-washing his reputation. Ellie, now an investigative reporter, also returns home determined to thwart his attemps and coclusively prove his guilt. As she delves deeper into her research, she uncovers horrifying facts that shed new light on her sister's murder. With each discovery, she comes closer to a confrontation with a desparate killer.