Doc was about to find out that some of the many myths surrounding Beacons Cove were true, but he was not prepared for the horrifying reality that awaited him. When a group of friends ignore the warnings of the locals and embark on a wild weekend fueled by alcohol and the desire for a good time, they quickly discover all legends aren't urban-or created equally. From the first shot of a gun-toting maniac's military rifle, the friends' idyllic getaway turns into an endless torrent of horror. The terror mounts as the remaining victims learn there's no escaping, and the unseen assailant is mercilessly stalking the unyielding terrain in search of fresh victims. Soon the group is caught in a terrifying sequence of bloodshed and murder. But what happens next is beyond anyone's darkest imagination...As Doc's dark past catches up with him, he is lured into the depraved world of a prolific serial killer, and pursued by brutal gangsters who want him dead. He soon realizes that his only hope for survival is to win the final battle on the notorious shores of Beacons Cove. Dark Secret-a roller-coaster of suspense, kidnap, and murder with a brilliant twist.