Clare Prentice's world turns upside down when after the death of her mother, Ruth, she learns that she's adopted. Clare feels her whole life has been based on lies. She finds no record of her adoption and her birth certificate is a complete fabrication. The only clue is a class ring from Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Using her job as a reporter to cover her true purpose, Clare arrives in Grand Rapids with the intent of interviewing Nate Hanssen, a reclusive novelist.

When Clare goes through high school yearbooks, she discovers her birth mother is Lily Gundersen, her adopted mother's sister. Lily was murdered and the suspected killer was her husband, who vanished. The emotional upheaval from the information causes Clare to experience flashbacks and nightmares. When her cover is blown, the repercussions of her opening up the past begins. Someone wants to stop her from poking into the scandal. Bizarre accidents happen that endanger Clare. Someone wants her dead. With Nate helping her pursue the past, Clare tries to break through the conspiracy of silence surrounding her parents.

Ms. Powers catches readers' interest and curiosity as the layers of clues are removed as she delves into Clare's past. This well-plotted thriller keeps the outcome a surprise and the added sexual tension between Clare and Nate rounds off a most satisfying read.