Ruby Chappelle Millstein

Fleeing her past, a troubled hiker and her dog traverse the Appalachian Trail, only to fall under the spell of a dangerous man. As obsession and visions mount, she's drawn toward Mile 666, where lust, death, and something ancient await.

Escaping an abusive husband, Melissa takes her baby to a cabin in a small town. When the baby is abducted and the police are less than helpful, she takes matters into her own hands and discovers the dark secret the town is hiding.