Allan Prime looked ready to die of fright, even before the bright, shining spear with the blood - soaked tip reached his head...

The death mask of the poet Dante is to be exhibited at the premiere of a controversial new film, INFERNO. But at the grand unveiling this priceless artefact is replaced by a macabre death mask of the film's star, Allan Prime. Minutes later the leading actress, Maggie Flavier, is threatened before her attacker is shot.