The body of Giles, an eccentric monster hunter, is recoveredfrom the sea. He bears injuries oddly suggestive of thelegendary creature he's spent years chasing: the Lusca. Theever-rational Mervin Wilson dismisses the idea that there aresupernatural elements to this case. But if this mythic beastfrom local folklore didn't kill Giles – who, or what,did?Meanwhile, Mervin's life is turned upside down by thepresence of his mischievous niece, Eloise. But he has adifficult decision to make about whether to break someunwelcome news to the youngster about the father she clearlyloves.
