The death of a local immigrant woman shocked everyone who knew her. Sofie, who came from Mexico, was a young hardworking mother of three who volunteered her free time to help others. Was she also, as her death initially indicated, an addict? Short Sands Sheriff Jerry Rayburn was having trouble finding a person of interest much less a serious suspect.

About the author:
Cathy Cruikshank lives next to Cape Disappointment at the mouth of the Columbia River. She is grateful to be able to explore the Columbia-Pacific region every day and from it gain inspiration for her writing.