Five teens gathered in a cabin after a party - three drunk boys downstairs, one boy and one girl upstairs. And one gun. The gun goes off, and the girl is dead.

The shooting is covered up, the unconscious boyfriend drugged and forced to forget what he knows. When the crime is discovered, it will destroy the lives of each of the boys in very different ways.

Michael doesn't know what happened that night.  Desperately in love with Helen, drugged and duped by the others at the cabin, Michael becomes the primary suspect in her murder.  Abandoned by his own family, he finds support and help from strangers.

Andy was just fooling around with the rifle when it went off.  It was an accident - one he feels he shouldn't have to pay for. 

Victor's willing to do anything to keep things quiet.  Even if it means someone else gets hurt.

Josh already feels guilty enough due to his role in his sister's accident.  He wants to tell the police what happened, but Victor and Andy refuse.  Keeping another secret might drive Josh right over the edge...

This is a dark and haunting novel. Michael, the confused and lost boyfriend stays with you even after finishing the book. The writing isn't as strong as it should be - Miller stumbles in a few scenes - but Michael's character is true and helps carry the book through the rough patches.