A bestselling horror author discovers that nothing is more frightening than his own neighbors in this dark tale of psychological suspense. After his wife leaves him for another man, Andrew Holland throws himself into his writing more vigorously than ever. He lives a quiet life in the town of Poinsettia Lane, where his neighbors are proud to know a celebrity author. But all that changes when Andy discovers a murdered child not far from his home. Though the authorities clear Andy of any wrongdoing, the local media suggests eerie connections between his gruesome novels and his tragic discovery. His neighbors start to turn on him. Then the vandalism and threatening phone calls start. Just as Andy begins to wonder if he'll survive this ordeal with his sanity intact, another child's body is found. Now Andy wonders if he'll survive at all.