Laura McKenzie was elated when she moved into her grandmother's home on Kawau Island in the Hauraki Gulf. When she inherited Nan's cottage, she had no idea she was about to enmesh herself in a full-scale search for the missing woman. Although police reports had said that it was an accidental drowning, Laura found evidence that something of a more sinister event had ended Nan's life, and she was determined to find the truth, even if it meant putting her life in danger. This was much to the disapproval of the handsome Park Ranger, Branson, whom she had befriended. He seemed to be constantly concerned that she kept putting her life at risk. However, he had another agenda, another reason for keeping a close eye on her …