Nell Cauliffe is a successful magazine writer with a blossoming political career. However, her world is torn apart when her husband, Adam, is killed by a massive explosion aboard his boat.
The police suspect murder, and immediately interview Adam's business associates, including ruthless property magnate, Peter Lang, with whom Adam was involved in a long running and potentially expensive disagreement.
Meanwhile, a mysterious phone call encourages Nell to visit a spirit psychic whose revelations only deepen the confusion. And an old employee with a dark past has secrets of his own to tell - a bitter realisation from which Nell won't escape.