Jay Chandler, an archeologist excavating an ancient Greek temple, is surprised to find himself invited to a week-long party on an exotic island paradise. Attendees to the yearly event usually include European nobility, Texan oilmen, ballerinas and bullfighters, millionaire politicos in exile, Japanese potentates, artists, and gorgeous models. It"s the sort of party many would kill to attend, but no one really expects murder to become part of the festivities.