Palms swaying, tensions rising... and a killer's footprints in the sand.

Blind private investigator Steve Smiley is pulled into another case when his partner's father suspects corporate espionage. But after an employee is left battered and comatose, it's evident that more sinister forces are at play. To lure out the culprit, Smiley and his partner orchestrate an elaborate ruse-a high-stakes leadership retreat on a private Caribbean island.

The game takes a lethal turn when the assault victim succumbs to his injuries, confirming a cold-blooded killer lurks among the participants. As the weeklong gauntlet of grueling mental and physical challenges intensifies, suspicions escalate, and tempers flare.

The stakes skyrocket when two of the suspects fall prey to a mysterious assailant. Now, it's a perilous race against time for Smiley to unravel the twisted web of secrets and unmask the killer before more blood stains the pristine island sands.

Don't miss your chance to unravel this twisted tale featuring the best detectives in town! Immerse yourself in the twelfth book of the Smiley and McBlythe Mysteries, classic whodunits full of jaw-dropping twists and turns. Be prepared to read into the wee hours as you turn the pages to reveal the shocking truth! A clean read mystery you can feel confident in recommending to your grandma - no graphic violence, sex or foul language!