Intended to be the final novel of the 'Octagon Fragrance' series 'The Painting initiative' is by no means a nostalgic withdrawl from conflict as Henry, Tracey and Margaret join forces yet again in an all consuming effort to solve an incredibly compelling mystery. Henry finds it necessary to return to his former calling as homicide detective to unravel the circumstances of a disaster that destroyed the pleasant existence for which he had strived so determinedly. Leaving no stone unturned he does his best to cooperate with Police Chief Tenon and his officers only to find both himself and one of his companions accused of obstruction and even murder. Eventually his struggle to regain at least part of the personal stability he had enjoyed takes him to Tasmania and the revelation of a secret that leads him to question his perception of right and wrong and his ability to uphold the law. Nevertheless this does not mean that the reader is about to enter a interminable labyrinth of dark thoughts and despair. The incorrigible Margaret and the high spirited Tracey see to it that Henry is not allowed to wallow in the mire and determinedly thrust him ever forward despite enduring calamities of their own. All this, of course, results from another ambitious project undertaken by the Cleo Green clones and ends in a cataclysmic event that could threaten the lives of millions of innocent people. The characters that inhabit this story are so engaging and human the author himself has felt compelled to review his intention to end the series with this particular fusion of mystery, adventure, mayhem, humour and romance. Certainly many will identify with Henry while he lurches from one situation to the next as the nirvana of a tranquil stable relationship with one of the fairer sex constantly eludes him. Now is the time to place your shyness aside and join in with Henry and his friends to share the unforgetable moments that make life just that much more worthwhile