Is it just a case of summertimeblues or a full-blown careercrisis? Newspaper reporter JimQwilleran isn't sure, but he'shoping a few days in thecountry will help him sort out his life.With cats Koko and Yum Yumfor company, Qwilleran headsfor a cabin owned by a long-time family friend, "AuntFanny." But from the moment he arrives, things turn strange.Eerie footsteps cross the roof atmidnight. Local townsfolkbecome oddly secretive. Andthen while fishing, Qwilleranhooks onto a murder mystery. Soon Qwilleran enters into agame of cat and mouse with thekiller, while Koko develops asudden and uncanny fondnessfor classical music...