Gaylord, Louise

Allie Armington is a bright, successful and self-reliant young Texas attorney coming up to the top of her game. But that independent streak just might be the death of her. Of course she doesn't admit it until she's about thigh deep in a conspiracy involving cattle, oil and drugs.

After 15 years, Allie Armington returns to her aunt Sallie's cottage retreat in the Adirondacks where she spent most of her childhood summers. But instead of the happy reunion she's anticipating, she finds murder.