An old trunk containing the tiny bones of a human baby, plus a mysterious visitor to Nikki Starr's antique shop involve Dr. Gerald, "Road Kill" O'Connor in a pair of mysteries that not only expose Nikki's hidden past and put her in danger, but expose her friends, Karen and Ian Hunter's past as well.
Romance is in the air for Nikki Starr and Ray Allen, but Nikki has a dark secret that she has not shared with anyone. Ray is frustrated by her refusal to commit to a relationship with him. A sinister visitor to her shop forces her to tell Ray about her past and seek his help.
Then her husband, reported as having died in a fiery car crash, shows up threatening her new life and the lives of those she has come to love. As her friends work to protect Nikki, Road Kill O'Connor is digging away to reveal the sad details about those tiny bones.