a poppy Dillard mystery 65-year-old poppy dilworth the smart sassy crusty character first introduced in the wilderness Trek returns in the first major case she has accepted in her new career as private investigator. man hightower owner of Red Rock ranch is dead suicide claims sheriff Swindell. not very damn likely counters friend and ranch bosses Zoe zentimer who hires Poppy and her partner Macy to investigate. Nan's brother JC Jr who fled to Canada during the Vietnam war is the most likely suspect. but what is Poppy to make of Morgana who wants to carry a child for Nan and who is the last minute beneficiary of a major charge to Nan's will? and what about Violet Cooper who never saw a movie star she didn't want to be and who was Nan's long time lover? and what about Dixie bitsy and mean temper redneck collindric? to really complicate matters Zoe has her eye on Macy the end poppy herself is utterly undone by Bella stoner Violet's aunt. then another death occurs at Red Rock ranch. author Dorothy tell brings as fast thinking fast talking unique puppy dilworth and engaging mystery that will entertain you from its very first page.