Scientist Sara Almquist is about to become engaged and leave for a vacation in India when she becomes the chief suspect in the murder of a friend. Only the friend and her family, well to put it politely, have a couple of dark secrets. Sara soon realizes the difference between a villain and a victim can be alarmingly small, especially in a dysfunctional family.

The Kirkus review is: "A thought-provoking, disturbing, and engaging mystery with a likable, strong-willed female lead."