Exiled from his homeland, Doran Taggart now runs a bookstore in his new hometown. His only companion is his cat, Inwe. His duties, despite his exile, are to protect the allies of his king and kill the king's enemies, should they appear where he now resides.

Detective Nick Groves is searching for leads in the disappearances of two men and a woman. In the process, he meets Doran and is instantly captivated by the violet-eyed young man. Soon afterward, things take a weird turn with his case. Is Doran the cause, and if not, does he know why these strange things are happening?

Nick must find answers to all this and more, while dealing with his growing feelings for Doran -- feelings that are reciprocated, even though Doran knows nothing can come of them. The men are, after all, from two different worlds. If Nick learns the truth about him, Doran is certain it will the end of any chance for the two of them to be together.