In 1992, Peru is in the middle of an internal war against the communist guerrilla group Shining Path.

In this turbulent environment, medical student Isabella Castle witnesses hospital patients dying under mysterious circumstances. As she navigates the prejudiced traditional system and battles her own internal struggles, the search for truth leads her down an unexpected path. She will soon discover that antagonistic forces inside the government and the ecclesiastical hierarchy are battling for power to hide a dark secret within the Church.