A young wife and mother sees her whole world crumble when an old man is murdered. The death of the stranger leaves Victoria Cross with nothing but questions, questions neither the police nor her husband can help her answer.
Then enters a handsome, young stranger. He insists Victoria owes the dead man a great debt. Never wanting to be beholden to anyone, Victoria agrees to meet his demands. Soon the young wife and mother finds herself transplanted from the Illinois flatlands to the rolling mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. But the new location offers her no protection. The killer stalks her, leaving notes, serving up threats, and being more than willing to kill again.
In the meantime, Victoria hunts for answers that will lay bare the killer's identity, and in so doing puts her own life even further at risk. Ultimately, the resolution comes down to a final battle between two equally matched foes.