After her retired military husband's death, Jane Thistle decides to begin a new life in a quiet Alabama town. Jane has traipsed all over the world, base-to-base with her late husband. Now, she desires a place of tranquility and beauty. When she takes a wrong turn, Jane discovers the town of Tallulah, where an old house beside a wildlife refuge catches her imagination. She feels an instant connection with the house. Immediately, Jane meets and strikes up a friendship with Phoebe Twigg, a good-natured flirt and gossip. They're exact opposites, but Jane, who's never stayed any place for long, has found her first best friend.

As Jane and Phoebe explore the refuge, they stumble upon a dead body. When the authorities blame Jane's reclusive neighbor, she and Phoebe set out to find the real culprits. Their investigation puts them both in harms way. A firebomb explodes in Phoebe's home and Jane hears strange noises and finds odd objects left in the home. Jane and Phoebe refuse to be intimidated and continue their quest for the truth.

Ms. Saums debuts a new cozy mystery series with two eccentric, yet very charming ladies. She lightens the suspense with a large dose of Southern humor and adds local Indian lore with a touch of the supernatural making this a must-read.