nIt is winter in the San Juan Islands. For investigative reporter Adele Plank it is also a season of death and mystery that finds her seeking answers following the unexpected loss of one of the island communitys own. Adele journeys by land and sea looking for pieces to an increasingly complicated and dangerous puzzle. nThere are those who want her to succeed. nThere are those who want her to fail. nAnd there are those who would see her dead. n______ n nA series with intrigue, suspense, and romance. -Mimi n nThe town and the islands are full of quirky and interesting characters, and there are many twists and turns along the way. -Nancy K. Oliver nn