From the calm Pacific to the storm-tossed prairie, a teasing puzzle turns into a frightening game of cat and mouse for gay PI Russell Quant.
Russell can't be sure whether a dead man's surprising last gift will take him on a treasure hunt or a treacherous game of life or death. With a series of clues spanning decades — from a shocking modern-day murder to Saskatoon's dark, hidden past — he revisits the harsh realities of early homesteading, investigates the blackmail of one of the literary world's most esteemed writers, and digs for clues at the site of a never-forgotten scourge. As past reveals future, the hunter becomes the hunted.
Racing to keep up with his latest case, Russell must balance his professional life with the demands of a wedding, a memorial, and at least one home-cooked meal at Mom's. With the Hawaiian sand barely shook free from his hair, Russell is confronted, professionally and personally, with the harsh consequences of indecision. Saying aloha is not always easy.
Welcome to the world of Russell Quant ... .
Praise for Anthony Bidulka's previous books
"Quant makes for a riveting hero ... the kind of friend you want to have — unless you're a killer."
— Mystery Scene Magazine (New York)
"... an entertaining read, fast and funny and with lots of tender moments."
— NOW Magazine (Toronto)
"Saskatoon's master of suspense ratchets up the tension ..."
— Planet S (Saskatoon)
"Bidulka's skill makes the story so vivid that we feel as if we are the friend holding the flashlight while Quant explores the tunnel ahead."
— Wayves (Halifax)
