Facing a bitter divorce from an abusive husband, a highly successful actress suddenly finds herself under a death threat. Ms. Andrews is also on the verge of losing her only brother to a terminal disease while her fast-paced career careens to a screeching halt. She engages the services of a detective to investigate the death threat, a search that leads through paths of intrigue, murder and an unbelievable revelation that leaves her clutching to her last hope. The Vapor of Life offers a powerful insight into the vulnerability of existence as well as the resilience of the human spirit. Fast paced, laced with humor, full of intriguing characters, family drama and suspense, this poignant novel illuminates aspects of society with remarkable focus.