A thriller about a seemingly ordinary barber who is secretly a serial killer, whose dark secret is threatened when one of his victims is discovered during a period of darkness in a small Alaskan town.
Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
Winter's Darkness
A small Alaskan town is plunged into 24-hour darkness as the body of Lucy Waters is discovered, revealing Dexter Miles' dark secret.
Key Events
Darkness Descends — 24-hour darkness envelops the town Characters: Dexter Miles, Sheriff Corgan, Sally, Everett, Jewels, Levi, Buffalo, Cecil, HalstromLocation: Revelstoke, AK
Body Discovered — Lucy Waters' body found by authorities Characters: Sheriff Corgan, Dexter MilesLocation: Revelstoke, AK
Secret at Risk — Dexter realizes his murder may be discovered Characters: Dexter MilesLocation: Barber Shop
Hunter and Hunted
As investigators arrive, Dexter Miles begins to embrace his murderous urges while trying to evade capture in the isolated town.
Key Events
Detectives Arrive — Big-city detectives come to investigate Characters: Agent Crawley, Sheriff Corgan, Dexter Miles, Sally, EverettLocation: Revelstoke, AK
Killing Thrill — Dexter begins to enjoy the thrill of killing Characters: Dexter MilesLocation: Revelstoke, AK
Investigation Intensifies — Detectives question townspeople about the murder Characters: Agent Crawley, Sheriff Corgan, Dexter Miles, Jewels, Levi, Buffalo, CecilLocation: Revelstoke, AK
Final Showdown
The investigation closes in on Dexter, leading to a confrontation that will determine the fate of the town and its dark secret.
Key Events
Close Call — Dexter nearly caught by the detective Characters: Dexter Miles, Agent CrawleyLocation: Barber Shop
Final Confrontation — Killer faces investigators in climax Characters: Dexter Miles, Agent Crawley, Sheriff CorganLocation: Revelstoke, AK
Justice Served — The town's dark secret is resolved Characters: Agent Crawley, Sheriff Corgan, Sally, Everett, Jewels, Levi, Buffalo, Cecil, HalstromLocation: Revelstoke, AK
Story Breakdown
The Discovery — The body of Lucy Waters is discovered, threatening Dexter's secret
Dexter's Fear — Barber realizes his crime may be exposed
The Investigation — Detectives arrive to investigate the murder
New Arrivals — Agent Crawley joins the investigation
Questioning — Townspeople are interviewed about the murder
Close Call — Dexter nearly caught by investigators
The Killer's Evolution — Dexter's relationship with his dark impulses
Initial Fear — Dexter is terrified of being caught
Growing Thrill — Killer begins to enjoy his crimes
Final Showdown — Confrontation between killer and investigators
Aftermath — The resolution of the town's dark secret
Justice — The killer is brought to justice
Return to Normal — The town recovers from its ordeal
In the small town of Revelstoke, Alaska, local barber Dexter is surprised to learn that the body of Lucy Waters has been discovered. Having killed this woman, days ago, he hoped her body wouldn't be found until spring. Through the eyes of a serial killer, we discover the chilling layer of a weary town whose only concern is another long, dark winter.
