A man (Ted Danson) has visions of dead people that include his mother and the victims of a serial killer from the local area. The investigating detective in the serial killings looks to him for help in solving the murders, using his ability to communicate with the victims. He sees his abilities initially as a curse rather than a gift, after he was shunned by friends and co-workers. Once he comes to terms with his unusual abilities to communicate with the other side he agrees to help solve the murders. The story is based on the life’s work of medium James Von Praagh.