The tragic accident claiming the life of Susan Wiley had been classified as just that—an accident. Then why is her husband being charged with her murder? The very thought is ludicrous. But Chief of Police Henry Espinoza doesn’t agree, refusing to listen to arguments presented by Sam’s neighbors Trish Anderson, Edna Radcliff, and Millie Morrow.

Angry at being dismissed so easily, the women resolve to prove their friend’s innocence. They rush headlong into danger and intrigue, learning something about themselves during the process—that they seem to have a knack for this detective stuff!