Hal Logan is a very bad man. He's made his living as a hired killer for the past twelve years. He has never known fear, until now. After being shot and left for dead by an unknown assailant, he lies in a coma, beyond reach, beyond help, beyond hope. His soul is in Hell. But escaping the dark depths of Purgatory is only the beginning of his nightmare. He's brought something back with him. Something colder and more vicious than his own barren heart. Can he convince the police that what he sees is real, and not just an attempt to plead insanity? Will be be able to protect those around him, who do believe him? Most of all, can he save his own soul?