Inspector Jeremy Smith of the San Francisco homicide detail has a knack for puzzles. He will need this skill when he seeks to discover the murderer of Janie Cho, a quiet, well-respected nurse without any enemies. There are few clues to help Smith achieve the sense of justice he always seeks.Was it a stranger, a neighbor, the boyfriend, the best friend to whom he is strongly attracted? In unraveling this puzzle, Smith calls on his communication skills and his talent for understanding people. What he finds becomes a lesson on human nature and taking responsibility for one's choices.