Mike and his family moved to Organ, New Mexico, four years ago. Now he and his wife, Annie, are settled into their house, operating a successful non-GMO Farm, and teaching at the university. How were they to know that their children and parents would be in danger in this idyllic setting?
In this third book of the series, Mike Mullins, investigative reporter, and his friend, Attorney Bob Dunlap, stumble on a new case in their favorite Las Cruces restaurant, The Bistro. Bob takes home a piece of Death by Chocolate Cake. His housekeeper, Blanca, eats a piece and dies. Who could have done this terrible deed? Will there be other victims? Was the killer working alone? What was his motive?
Mike assists the police in the investigation and they determine that the killer is seeking vengeance against Bob for his prosecution in a federal case. The killer escaped from prison, terrorizes the community and slips away from the law many times. Although they bring him to trial again, Mike and Bob realize there will be continuing trouble.