In the winter of 1967, Jake Grant, an ambitious and popular high school senior, is looking ahead to college and a bright future. As co-captain of the basketball team in Martens Ferry, Florida, its his goal to lead his school to victory at the state championships. After that, his plans include a glorious career, starting with college ball at Ohio State University. Everything is falling into place; his future looks bright. All that is missing is his dream car.

Jake cant believe his luck when he finds a 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe for sale at a price hed be a fool to refuse. After a quick test drive, he snaps the car up without a second thought. Jake quickly learns that sometimes you get what you pay for—and then some.

Along with a V-8, black leather interior, brilliant chrome, and whitewalls, his new baby, Alva, comes with an undisclosed accessory: a resident demon out to destroy the lives of everyone Jake knows and loves. But Jake also quickly learns that Alva is as determined as he is—and she has more than a few wicked tricks at her disposal.

Can Jake save himself and everyone he loves from the fury of an ancient spirit ensnared in American iron?