In this sequel to Strawberry Moon, Sheriff Hoss Davis of rural Leelanau County and his deputies find they have a very high-profile case on their hands. An internationally famous chef, known to millions through his television show, is murdered while on vacation in their county. It is determined that the killer must have been one of the guests present at the chef's final summer party. The nations media, of course, senses an opportunity for sensational news and is watching closely, ready to pounce on any mistakes the police might make. The problem for the Sheriff's Department: there seem to be no clues.