All things considered, Chrysta York has a good life. She goes to a good school, enjoys making music, and has the love and support of at least one friend. But Jozef York, her father, keeps her under lock and key, and his controlling behavior starts to become more than she can bear. Then she meets Tommy Monroe, a young man who helps her gain the freedom she has only dreamed of. But as they become closer, her father only tightens his hold on her even more. To her amazement, Chrysta starts causing things to happen, strange things that seem unreal and magical. When Tommy realizes her father's plans are more sinister than either of them thought, Chrysta will find herself thrust into a mysterious world she never knew existed as she tries to save herself and Tommy both.