Ellis Portal has resigned from solving mysteries. Or so he thinks. When a profound personal tragedy propels him into a puzzling case with no suspects and no clues, he's forced back into the world of crime. Against the drama of a Toronto conference that brings world leaders to the city, Ellis finds himself surrounded with new enemies and old allies, one of whom threatens to make demands on him he's in no position to meet... Rosemary Aubert has achieved world-wide attention with her Ellis Portal series. She is a Toronto writer, teacher, speaker and criminologist who mentors fresh mystery writers and treasures classic ones. Critical acclaim for Ellis Portal and the Ellis Portal mystery series: The New York Times ..".in Ms. Aubert's sensitive treatment, a character with great dignity and unusual moral depth." Washington Post "Rosemary Aubert has a touch of the poet." Kirkus Reviews "Heartfelt and often piercing in its portrayal of life on the edge." New Brunswick Reader "An absorbing read that stays with you long after you put it down." The Globe and Mail "Aubert has done a fine job...taking on some of the social issues that bedevil a big city..."