Unexpected Intrigue on a Small Island... Betty always gets what she wants, and always has. Her husband Bill is so in love with her that he has tolerated this personality quirk through many years of marriage. But now that they are in their 70s, he finds his patience stretched to new limits when a fascinating stranger, Gregory Hesser, arrives on Marco Island. Betty takes more than a casual interest in the new arrival, who has made a living by unraveling mysteries of ancient civilizations. Before they know it, Betty and Bill, their son Rob, and his wife Judy are all spellbound by Hesser's interesting past. But Hesser has some dangerous secrets that could put his life at risk, and as he begins to draw the family into his net of intrigue, decisions must be made to take control of fate. This richly characterized, fast-moving novel is a satisfying thrill ride with many unexpected surprises.