With their only hope in a coma, John and Roger must save the town from an evil force, but can they stop it without the assistance of Clio's natural gifts?In the small, quiet town of Lake Melts, Wisconsin, three friends suffer a tragedy when Clio Boru is hospitalized and is comatose after a terrible accident. As Clio lies powerless in a hospital bed, her mind in another realm, Old Native American superstitions arise in Lake Melts. Deputy John Slocum, beside himself with worry over Clio's condition, has to find a murderer when two boys turn up dead. But, his inner fears surface-John's depression and being heartbroken, hoping for a miracle for Clio makes it difficult to cope.That leaves Roger Marquette as Lake Melts' only hope of finding the truth. While Roger Marquette researches and attempts to fill the void created by Clio's absence, he is limited by what he can do.Meanwhile, Ancient Rites, complete with an influential family history of heroes from another time, force Clio to travel to different places far beyond her unconscious imagination.Clio lingers far away, as Roger tries to figure out exactly what this unseen otherworldly danger is and how to keep it from the town. But lurking in the dark, a more horrific, sinister evil waits its chance to finally destroy Clio and all she and her friends hold dear. Will Clio be strong enough to resurrect herself before all is lost?