Mike Dolan returns to his hometown of Glory, where he is not welcome, after his portrayal of the town's residents in his bestselling novel Glory Days. On the ferryride over, Mike witnesses a murder and tries to uncover the truth about who really did it, while dealing with everyone's cold feelings towards him.

Mike, Ellie and Rudy investigate a teenage piano prodigy who claims to be possessed by a demon but has no recollection of his violent episodes. Meanwhile, Hazel tries to overcome the tension between herself and Mitzi by trying out for a local theater production.

When Sam becomes third in a string of girls abducted on Glory Island, Mike, Ellie and Rudy hasten to learn the kidnapper's identity. Mike is desperate to find her. They also investigate a psychic who claims to have known that Sam and her friend would be abducted. Meanwhile, the missing girls find themselves trapped in a frightening predicament.