Etta Pryce is hired to find a legendary rare record that kills anyone who hears it and drives its owners mad; Len Perry, an evidence handler, investigates a mysterious death.

On the hunt for the Lytton Lacquer, Etta visits an old friend; Perry is questioned about a bloody incident; Lana scares up a lead.

Etta visits the scene of the crime; Lana is worried about Etta's investigation; Perry, suffering from strange symptoms, has a visit from a very unexpected guest.

A college radio DJ receives a strange call that changes the course of his life.

Rhodes confronts his suspects; Perry confides in Etta; a trip is made to Big Bear, and Etta and Perry find themselves in way over their heads.

A mess is cleaned up; a suitcase is opened; Perry tries to make sense of what is happening to him; Etta makes a grisly discovery and questions her dedication to the case.