An armed intruder is shot to death in the home of the son of a retired movie star. The shooting is ruled a justifiable homicide: a man defending himself and his home. Two beautiful young detectives continue investigating for personal reasons and unearth a 40-year-old murder in Grants, New Mexico, public knowledge of which could spoil the star's film legacy. As more killings occur, evidence of blackmail and earlier killings surface. Flashbacks of the star's career provide background on a complex and driven woman who may also be a killer. The detectives experience extreme danger, as they relentlessly dig for answers to the murders. The final outcome will astonish you. Jack Hudson began his career as an engineer with a degree from the University of Texas in Austin and retired as a sales professional to write novels. Pat Hudson is a British citizen and is currently employed as a legal assistant. They live in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, with their small Chihuahua mixes D'Artagnan (Dart) and Homer (Ho). J P Hudson is a pen name abbreviating Jack and Pat Hudson.