A unique incident in nature provide the opportunity for a retired artist to own a multi-million dollar William Vagersteen painting. This phenomenon opens a pathway where the reader is plunged into mystery, intrigue, suspense and murder in a dramatic thriller that includes adventures from Texas to New York via Colorado and Chicago. The account takes the reader from the great outdoors and expanses of Texas to the large crowded cities. The story contrasts quiet, sensitive moments with exciting instances of fright and horror with an unexpected ending that will surprise the reader.