Random poisonings are terrorizing the residents of picturesque Hillside, a community once tranquil, now toxic. In the autumn air is the smell of wood-burning fires, pumpkin spice and decay. As police investigate, a noxious cloud of suspicion and fear hovers over Hillside, as deadly as any poison. Victim services advocate Nicola Henderson is helping those impacted by the poisonings while dealing with her own personal nightmare. Her unidentified stalker has resurfaced, triggering her into action. With the help of a local crime reporter, a dangerous trap is set to catch the stalker. These actions set into motion a series of events from which it will be impossible to recover. Not everyone will survive. As the trauma bonded group works to identify both criminals, someone is watching... lurking... in the dark shadows.