It’s Wintervale in the land of Escana, a time of merriment and joy, of family and friends. 
As Tal’avera and Kaivel travel to the town of Rothwood for a much deserved break to visit Tal’avera’s family, the fates have something else in store. 
When a messenger is murdered on their journey a new case falls into their laps as a mysterious spirit seeking vengeance begins leaving bodies in their path. 
How many will die before the pair can solve a mystery hidden in its past?