A brutal murder. An unlikely alliance. Unexpected peril.
Now that her children are grown and she has retired from her job, Eleanor Gentry spends her time writing mystery novels and working freelance editing jobs for aspiring novelists. But when she discovers a boy outside the local coffee shop in her home town, she feels compelled to discover what happened to the victim.
Detective Pierce Hirsh dislikes having a middle aged woman interfering with his case, but when she finds a hidden clue, he reluctantly joins forces with her.
Eleanor’s keen eye proves her value to the detective, but it also brings her to the attention of the killers. Will Pierce decipher the remaining clues before Eleanor pays for her curiosity with her life?