
When a case of embezzlement evolves into a shocking murder, P.I. Burnside discovers there is no shortage of suspects. And as Burnside chips away at the investigation, he uncovers seething rivalries, old resentments and sordid affairs. Set against a late summer backdrop that is both sizzling hot and eerily quiet, the story leads readers down a fascinating trail, with sharply honed banter and strikingly original characters. It is a tightly written story that is loaded with suspense! |