Detective Joe Miller finds himself on a case involving two men that are found burned to death in a pawn shop, apparently involving a mysterious key and a deal gone bad. After receiving the key, Joe discovers that it is just one of nearly one hundred objects with supernatural powers and a link to a hidden motel room. Detective Joe Miller and the Wiesel try to get the clock from object collector Karl Reutzfeld's hands. Joe gets accused of his partner's murder.

After discovering the existence of The Occupant of Room 10, Joe attempts to find him and another object that will allow him to access the Vault. Kreutzfeld hatches a plan that could destroy the world. Ruber has a vision while in the desert, and Joe finally finds The Occupant.