Johnny becomes the prime suspect in a case he's desperately trying to solve and is confronted by the victim's sister, who clamors for his arrest.

Following his arrest for the murder of a young volunteer for the Stillson campaign, Johnny persuades the victim's sister to help him find the real killer.

As problems with his dead zone become life threatening, Johnny must decide if brain surgery is an option, knowing he will lose the psychic abilities that may help prevent Armageddon.

Johnny fights to stop Rebecca from killing Greg Stillson, whom she believes is responsible for her sister's murder.