Once more Moultrie, SC is embroiled in murder. Laura Crowder, a Richmond, VA lawyer, comes to Moultrie to settle her parents' estates. ERIN, Patrick Ryan's land, adjoins her parents' property and it is inevitable that she and Ryan are thrown together in highly emotional and sexual confrontations. Laura meets Sue Bader and learns of the disappearance of two local women. The killer so far, has succeeded to out-smart the police. When he meets Laura, he desires her, and makes her his next target.