In the Shadow of a Pale Horse tells the story of Benjamin Kramer, a young man whose love for his family is overshadowed by a dark and sinister destiny. After a hectic semester in college, Ben looks forward to a carefree summer with friends and family. But when tragedy strikes, he finds himself reunited with a long and forgotten ability that allows him to communicate with the dead. When a mysterious stranger rolls into town offering further insight into his true nature, Ben abandons everyone he cares about and begins a journey of self discovery. Two years after his disappearance, Ben suddenly returns much to the confusion of those he left behind. When a series of terrifying events follow in his wake, a group of friends join forces to discover the truth about Ben Kramer, only to get swept up in an ancient prophecy from which no one will escape.