When Carol and her mother arrive on a quiet island for the summer, they hope for peace and a fresh start. But the island holds dark secrets. Carol becomes curious about Mr Ross, the mysterious owner of the big house on the hill—a sad, lonely man who never talks about his past. Why does he hide away from everyone? What really happened in the terrible fire years ago? And why is everyone so afraid of Dead Man's Island, the rocky islet lying just across the water? With her new friend Jake, Carol sets out to uncover the truth—a truth more shocking than she could ever imagine.
