David Sherborne is a struggling private detective working in the dark city of Meridian. Recently he’s been down on his luck: his wife is unhappy, his daughter is out of control, but worst of all is his gambling debt that he has no idea how to pay off. But from out of the shadows, some strangers are about to emerge…
First a reclusive famous actor called William Fallon summons David to his mansion and presents him with a mysterious job: William’s son has been missing for years but he would dearly love to spend Christmas with him once more. It is a mission that others have failed at before, but knowing there’s a million pound reward, David can not resist, especially when he thinks he may have found the key to succeeding…
David has met another stranger recently called Xander who was born with acute psychic abilities, and the two are about to form an unlikely partnership. David is set to go on a journey he never imagined, one that will take him into the darkest corners of his own mind as they trail the city trying to find their fortune…
