A home invasion turns to murder when Ginger Barnes's neighborhood friend comes home at the worst possible time. Thefts and threats and wild accusations swiftly follow, and Gin's protective, head-of-school husband cautions her to leave the investigation alone. Then elderly eccentric Letty MacNair gets mugged on her doorstep, and the message is clear--anyone could be next. Some discreet inquiries by an experienced amateur sleuth couldn't hurt and just might help, but it's Gin's safe haven that's under attack. Does she have something more daring in mind?