Waring Manor. Built high upon a hill in the seaside town of Raynham, New Hampshire, the mansion has long been the subject of rumors and speculation. Misfortune has often afflicted its residents, and whispers of strange events behind its deceptively beautiful façade have made the house an object of curiosity and fear. Gianna Baker, a decorated Boston detective, is recovering from surgery. Encouraged by her well-meaning lieutenant, she reluctantly takes a leave of absence and moves into Waring Manor the week before Christmas. As she heals from her injury, she must also cope with the loss of a loved one and the painful aftermath of a difficult case. However, no sooner does she arrive in Raynham than she learns that the serial killer she recently arrested has escaped. Despite her initial skepticism, she also begins to perceive the presence of supernatural forces at work within the mansion. Disembodied apparitions whisper strange accusations. Chilling dreams haunt her sleep. While struggling to make sense of these puzzling events, Gianna discovers a string of clues which inexorably lead to secrets left behind by the mansion's mysterious heiress. Meanwhile, assisted by a group of new friends which includes local police officer Jackie Madsen, the beleaguered detective plays a cat and mouse game with the fugitive. As the holidays approach, a snowstorm traps Gianna and Jackie inside the mansion as they try to outwit the murderer and prepare for a deadly showdown...
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