Clinical psychologist Beth Vander operates her private practice out of her lakeside home in Minnesota. Independent and comfortable in her way of life, Dr. Vander doesn't shy away from the challenges she encounters with her clients and with her dysfunctional family. But when strange packages, mysterious cryptic notes, and murdered animals begin to invade her haven, her life and very identity are threatened. She fears the culprit might be one of her clients, but is it? Several people in her life appear suspicious, and Beth's clinical intuition and judgment may not be enough to help her figure it all out...Deliberate Vengeance unearths the core of the mystery as Beth discovers it is far more personal than she had imagined.