Arthur and Cadence Caverly travel to the small French town of Malaise for the funeral of a childhood friend, Aveline Garnier. But Aveline's death is only the beginning. In this town there is much more grief than anyone could have imagined. Cadence sees things the police does not and believes she has the power to end the murders that are haunting the townsfolk. But with those in power stubbornly against her, how can she ever hope to be successful in her quest for justice?