When young Victoria vanishes without a trace, her heartbroken parents turn to the last prospect they can find for hope. Autumn Rain receives impressions - feelings, or imprints - left behind on certain objects that were treasured by their owners. But is this ability a gift or a curse? Sometimes Autumn isn't sure. Everyday activities are difficult. Shaking hands, touching objects, even holding a friend's keys can send her into turmoil. Too often, Autumn finds herself retreating to her antiques shop and the company of her best friend, Jake Ryan.

Yet Victoria's parents view Autumn's unusual talent as a special gift, and hope she can shed light on their daughter's last thoughts. Why did she leave? Is she in danger? Was her disappearance connected to a secretive cult in the area? Private detective Keefe McConnell, whose widowed sister has gone missing under similar circumstances, urges Autumn to help, but her involvement sets in motion a series of events that risk not only her own life, but the lives of those she cares about most.