Francesca's world is up for grabs. Heroin is pouring into the village of Banner Bluff. A teenager dies from an overdose and hit men are stalking Martin Marshall after he witnessed a grisly murder. Francesca plunges into an investigation that puts her face to face with the Russian mob. Then there's Governor Crenshaw who makes a suspicious visit to Banner Bluff. His slimy advances make Francesca's skin crawl. Meanwhile her romance with Chief of Police Tom Barnett grows in fits and starts. This is a fast paced mystery novel with complex characters, real-life situations and delectable food. It's a winner.