Adam returns to Pungaru High (a mid North Island school in New Zealand) after being seriously ill in hospital for several weeks and on his way notices a strange woman who seems to be watching him. Little does he realise the bizarre occurrences he will face, because of her appearance.
At school he learns a wacky new principal Mr Vennie is now in charge due to the sudden stand down of the previous principal under controversial circumstances. He makes bizarre rule changes including cancellation of maths classes and inclusion of computer games classes. Adam also learns that one of his best friends Doug, has gone missing.
More students go missing and it seems entire families too. Adam, does some investigating and discovers there appears to be a plot against him. The deeper he digs, the more disturbing truths he uncovers.