The adventure begins when a farmer's well is found to be contaminated with gasoline compounds. The farm is located adjacent to a former landfill and hazardous-waste-disposal facility on which illegal activities had occurred prior to its forced closure by regulatory agencies. The principal character is a hydrogeologist who leads the investigation of this environmental crime scene. He suffers partial memory loss resulting from a tragic accident that occurs during the early stages of the investigation. Subsequent to his physical recovery and return to the site of the accident, he is tormented by...