Loren Graham, the mayor of Emerald Point - a picturesque little town on the shore of Lake George in upstate New York - is anticipating a wonderful holiday season ... Everything had been planned down to the last detail to make this holiday season the best one ever, but then someone else planned a different event that didn't add to the festivities. The shocking murder of a local woman - a respected nurse - in her own home--P. [4] of cover.