Gail Brevard is faced with one of the most difficult decisions of her career when a key witness, Clinton Bolt, goes on the lam to Mexico. A seemingly unrelated arson death and an unexpected kidnapping are just a few of the issues Gail and her partner, Conrad Osterlitz, must unravel while preparing for a trial which could mean millions for their client and substantial fees for their firm.
A whirlwind trip to the fabled resort town of San Miguel de Allende and a mad dash back across the border keep Gail and her colleagues on their guard. Where will the unknown assailant strike next? Who will be the next victim? And what role does the mysterious black devil-car play in this macabre set of circumstances?
A thrilling legal mystery in the tradition of the Perry Mason series!
