A horrific fire has taken the lives of two people in a small family-owned glassmaking factory on the island of Murano near Venice. Detective Nic Costa and his partner Gianni Peroni, along with inspector Leo Falcone, who were banished to Venice following their last case in Rome, are asked to simply confirm the local investigation's findings -- that it's nothing more than a tragic accident. It doesn't take long for these three astute, intelligent men to realize that things are not as they seem and a cover-up is occurring. The corruption is far-reaching and soon, other accidents are occurring. It all points to one man who's set on attaining wealth and power, no matter what it takes.

Nic and Gianni's women friends, ex-FBI agent Emily Deacon and Rome forensic pathologist Teresa Lupo, who've recently arrived in Venice to spend two weeks vacation with them, are soon involved in discovering the truth. What they find goes beyond their expectations and surprises are in store for everyone. Will the final resolution be a satisfying one or not?

Hewson has written another spellbinding, atmospheric novel of gripping suspense that will keep readers riveted to the pages.