Recovering from a near-fatal accident, artist Finn Barret returns to Seal Island in Maine to rest and recuperate.Three years ago Finn found his lover in the arms of his twin brother. Since that day, Finn has seen neither Conlan nor Fitch. In fact, no one has seen Fitch. Did Fitch run away as everyone believes? Over a century ago, Illusionist David Berkeley committed suicide in his mansion by the sea, thus dooming his restless spirit to wander forever. Professor Rhys Davies, a part-time parapsychologist, is writing a book on Berkeley House--the only obstacle is brooding cop and self-appointed caretaker, Sam Devlin. Somewhere in the cobwebbed cellar of the decrepit antebellum mansion known as Ballineen are the legendary Lee bottles--and Austin Gillespie is there to find them. What he discovers is the dashing and disturbing Jeff Brady. Despite falling in love with aloof manga artist Kai Tashiro, Homicide Detective Ryo Miller is determined to break the alibi Kai is supplying his murderous boyfriend--even if it means breaking Kai with it.