Hailee Hollister's trip to Portland is usually peaceful and evokes wonderful memories of her grandmother. Her grandmother showed her love and support, something her bohemian parents never could. She never thought she'd meet a mysterious stranger or get caught up in a murder. As her involvement becomes more personal, both with the stranger and the homicide, her inquisitive nature puts her in harm's way.
Detective Toliver's job is unpleasant, frustrating, and depressing. Murder always is. However, his hard work, diligence, and sacrifice keep his town safe. His only regret is that his father went to his grave, not understanding the importance of his career. When Portland is plagued by a deadly new threat, and a captivating outsider threatens to compromise his investigation, chaos erupts.
