The sudden death of string theory physicist Milo Plant on the Blue Ridge Parkway sparks the beginning of a string of events in early autumn. The arrest of Milo's girlfriend and the disappearance of a woman named Ophelia occur simultaneously afterwards.
Psychologist Celia Burns is convinced that Milo's girlfriend is not the murderer. Instead, could the disappearance of Ophelia be connected to the murder? Joined by her soon-to-be husband Ham, Celia begins an investigation to discover Milo's killer and locate Ophelia, Ham's daughter.
Will she be able to find the truth in between juggling work, family obligations, and the fight for her professional identity?