Suzy Jennings is nine years old. The year is 1957. While playingin a dry creek bed on the back acres of her parents farm sheoverhears an argument between two men. Frightened she keepsthis knowledge to herself with deadly circumstances.Clyde and Lorna Jennings has a secret. A secret that they haveprotected for twenty-five years. When their way of life andfamily is threatened by exposer Clyde swears he will do anythingto protect his family. But murder? When events take a turn.Inhabitants of the hollow take care of their own.