A vow of silence binds two teenage boys. It has to. They are both guilty of murder. Unrelated victims, similar motives, but the death penalty is still the price to pay. In this disturbing sequel, emotions bubble away beneath the surface before finally erupting with terrifying results. One of them is having an affair with the mother of his friend. When this comes to light loyalty is pushed to breaking point. Due to the twists and turns of fate both are immune from prosecution for murder unless one of them breaks the vow. Immunity does not apply to nightmares. Like a dripping tap, remorse erodes away at the mind until something snaps