Pierce Danser's soon-to-be ex-wife, the glamorous actress Pauline Place, has disappeared. She's been kidnapped by a very dangerous man, intent on adding her to his bizarre and twisted collection. But Pierce is determined to find and rescue her, no matter the obstacles, even if it means the loss of his own life. The clock is ticking, his resources are slim, and he's up against a sick man with a twisted, cruel vision.