Lyndle Hall, a spooky medieval manor house in the Northumbrian National Park, is home to tormented student Nicholas Herrol. Nicholas' father has gone missing along with 18 year old Ginny Mulholland who had taken a summer job at the Hall. When Detective Inspector Tate meets Nicholas and witnesses his severely disturbed behaviour he suspects something more sinister than elopement accounts for the disappearances. His investigation is hampered by the arrival of world renowned celebrity psychic John Cranmer, eager to assist the police. Audrah Sidow teaches parapsychology and is convinced that everything on earth has a rational explanation but she has never been able to discredit Cranmer's claims and she determines to have a final try. Audrah is no stranger herself to the unexplained loss of a loved one and the desire for understanding. To Lyndle also comes grieving mother Marion Thomas, hoping that Cranmer can help her in her quest to uncover the truth behind her daughter's tragic death.
An intriguing psychological thriller, densely structured with a clutch of mysteries all of which are successfully unravelled. Intelligently written and vivid in its portrayal of diverse and desperate characters.