Determined to reclaim Beth, the ex-wife whom he divorced ten years ago, Rob leaves his former identity as a prominent Chicago attorney behind him.  He embarks upon an obsessive mission to rescue her from the man whom he believes is holding her hostage.  He believes that, together, they will begin a new life in a remote cabin in the Canadian wilderness. 

But Beth has finally found peace and is no longer living in fear of her delusional ex-husband.  She is happily remarried to an Ojibwe artist who honors his ancestors' cultural beliefs.  They live on a pristine island on Rainy Lake, along the international border between Minnesota and Ontario.  Together, they are raising ten-year-old Jason.

Jason's idyllic childhood takes an unexpected turn as destiny intervenes.  He awakens from a dream to find himself on a bizarre wilderness adventure with a stranger, accompanied by a spirit from beyond this world.  This transformational journey leads to the discovery of long-held family secrets that will change all of their lives forever.

The characters struggle through a series of suspense-filled twists and turns.  Is it possible for them to let go of the past, to forgive, and move into an uncertain future?