Fifty years ago a glamorous Hollywood party ended in murder—the only clue a bloody Tarot card. Timothy North is not the first journalist to dig into the details of what really happened that long ago summer's night, and he's not deterred by the grim fate of his predecessor. Tim has a book to write.

But when a Tarot card turns up pinned to his front door, Tim recognizes the warning for what it is. He needs help—and the only person Tim can turn to is his ex-lover, Detective Jack Brady.