Accused of an unspeakable crime, respected high school teacher Mike Chadwick retreats to the lonely isolation of the north woods, where he attempts to salvage his career, reputation and sanity.
There is no rest for the weary, however, as relentless detective, Pat Donegal, locates and questions Chadwick after a series of murders and disappearances occur in the area. Chadwick believes himself branded by bad luck, the result of an initial, unfounded accusation that was never proved. Detective Donegal believes he is on the trail of a madman.
