Strange happenings around the Inn, the Bay, the Marine Life Center, and the town coincide with the arrival of James Argent. A tall, dark handsome man with silver eyes, and a strange soothing voice and seemingly no past. His distinguished accent and attire make him look like he stepped out of the nineteenth-century along with his entourage of staff, including a valet.
On the night of James’ arrival at Nantucket a freak storm blows in, knocking out the power of Nantucket. The storm also brings down a huge tree on the Kato’s farm down the road from Cody Bay.
Nancy Honey’s boyfriend, Dr. Andrew Stein's house is flooded, and he too is forced to take shelter at the Bay, much to Connie, the Moore’s chef, and Nancy’s adopted mother’s disgust.
Laugh, cry, and hold your breath in anticipation as a few key residents of Cody Bay get locked into a strange cellar beneath the Inn. While locked in the basement they are tormented by the ghosts of their pasts as they have to follow cryptic clues, play a dangerous game, face their demons, and put their trust in each other as they work to free themselves.