Determined to uncover the truth behind her sister's brutal murder, Diane Rowe soon discovers that some truths should stay buried. Missing persons expert Diane Rowe is used to making sense of other people's lives. It's just a pity she's not having much luck with her own. the brutal murder of her little sister, Niki, and the break-up of her marriage have tested her usual tough optimism. When Niki's killer turns up dead, Diane is determined to nail the truth, despite the best efforts of her policeman ex-husband to sideline her. But uncovering Niki's seedy past reveals truths and dangers she never expected - or wanted - to face. Diane is determined to make sense of it all - whatever it takes.