The Betrayal of Peter almost emotionally destroys him. The "Triad" of friendship is breaking into pieces. Jeneil struggles to survive with the help of Steve. Steve and Jeneil enter into a marriage agreement. Peter enlists the aid of a an ex-girlfriend from the streets, a former prostitute and drug addict named "Lin Chi" in a continued effort to prove his innocence. With her help Peter plots to undiscover the truth and is totally vindicated by the families and the Chinese community, but some hidden family secrets are discovered also. ***** The Songbird is a story of love, communication, murder, mystery, danger, betrayal, suspense, honesty and dignity, and a look at life and the trials of human relationships. Author Beverly Louise Oliver-Farrell has laid out The Songbird series from beginning to end, stacking one pivotal incident on top of the next. She has carefully interlocked the past, present and future in a not-so-perfect world. The Songbird navigates the reader through a maze of twists, turns and surprises while weaving it's characters and plot points together. Yet the author is able to keep the story's climax a secret until the final pages. ***** A Reader's Review - Jru Swanty "A real world look at relationships struggles and triumphs that will make you laugh, cry and beg for more. An absolute must read."