The clock is ticking, and time is running out. Ex. Scotland yard policeman D.C.I Joe Regan has retired from the force after a particularly vicious attempt on his life. He is now leading a new life running an antiques emporium. But unknown to Joe, a burglary at the nearby home of TV celebrity Ron Goodwin opens up a nasty can of worms in the form of something hidden within an antique clock which finds its way to his shop. The dark secrets within the clock cannot afford to fall into the wrong hands, even if it means murder.