It was difficult for Denia Rawlings to grasp the murder of her Aunt Melinda. She suddenly found herself the owner of a ranch in Solvang, a small California tourist town. Having a recent failed engagement, Denia decided to move to the ranch and take on the business her aunt had created. Greystone Ranch, plagued by a dark undercurrent which began before her aunt's murder, continues while Denia resides on the premises. She believes if she can discover the motive or identify her aunt's killer, the darkness will resolve. Unfortunately, the fear and risks to her own safety only increases.