This thrilling tale has everything you could possibly want: murder, mystery, romance, scandal, and humor! It is set on one of the smaller Canary Islands off the northwest coast of Africa. Strange things are happening on this beautiful island of La Gomera. People are disappearing, fish are vanishing, businesses are failing, and lives are being wrecked. Maria’s family and friends unwittingly stumble across evidence of a very nasty crime in this quiet holiday paradise. Blackmail, corruption, fraud, and bribery have allowed the horrific scam to continue undetected for some considerable time. The local police are not remotely interested, so desperation forces them to take matters into their own hands. What terrible tragedy lurks beyond the black rocks? What horror is hidden in the deep ravines that dissect this beautiful island? As the story unfolds in various stunning locations, the net closes in ever more tightly around the criminals involved. Then when you think justice will finally prevail, there are two breathtaking twists in the jigsaw of crime, which thwart all the careful unraveling of the web of intrigue. You will be absolutely riveted until the very last sentence. Enjoy!