The late arrival of Sheila Anderson on the small island of Inverdee has a dramatic effect on the community, and on Sheila. An investigation is launched.

The bizarre and brutal murder remains a mystery. Could it be a ritual killing? With a killer on the loose, Inverdee is in great danger…

Dr Symonds has been brutally murdered. Are the killings linked to the other strange incidents on the island? Michael wonders at the identity of the murderer.