In the 1990s, the Burtons are surviving as best they can, but Jack Burton continues to control his fractured family even in his absence. John has returned to Mallawindy unable to forgive his father and haunted by vengeful thoughts. Ann has three young sons and is soon to have another child, but still grieves for her firstborn daughter, Mandy.

When the river disgorges what appears to be Jack's body, the family's tumultuous history is stirred up again.

The eagerly awaited sequel to Mallawindy continues the story of how even those who escape the town have to fight to escape its dark legacy.