Over a century ago Illusionist David Berkeley committed suicide in his mansion by the sea, thus dooming his restless spirit to wander forever.

Or so the local legend goes.

Part-time parapsychologist Professor Rhys Davies is writing a book on California hauntings. He believes a visit to the crumbling ruins of Berkeley House on the northern California coast will make a terrific chapter—and help him get over a bad romantic breakup.

The only problem is gaining access to the house and grounds of Berkeley House. Self-appointed caretaker, big, brooding Sam Devlin is turning out to be one heck of an obstacle.

But you know what they say. The bigger they are, the harder they fall...