Barrett's Hill
Even in death, Miranda's father had his revenge. And Miranda found herself put under the guardianship of the Reverend Smathers and his strange little family. In that stilted hypocritical household, Miranda's willfulness got the best of her - and she uncovered a tale better left untold.

A monstrous murder had been committed nearby Barrett's Hill and four men were suspect - four men she knew. One was her late father. The others were her cousin Smathers and his fawning assistant Fathimore. And one was Adam - a dangerous but compelling man who was either trying to murder her - or seduce her. Or perhaps both...

Hero: Adam Traywick
Heroine: Miranda Smathers