Planned as a romantic getaway to mend their struggling relationship, Bobby and Jules travel by ferry to an island town. On arrival, things seem okay, but slowly their dream trip turns into a repeating nightmare.

Mallory Dearborn is one of the best-selling mystery writers in the market. Against the wishes of her manager Michael, she's decided to end her long-running detective franchise and focus on more personal matters. Desperate for a big payday, Michael takes her prisoner and, convincing the world she's passed away, forces her to write a new, posthumous novel. Now, Mallory will spend the holidays writing her most thrilling story yet: her own escape."

Planned as a romantic getaway to mend their struggling relationship, Bobby and Jules travel by ferry to an island town. On arrival, things seem okay, but slowly their dream trip turns into a repeating nightmare.