A dead body found on a construction site—the sudden appearance of an old lover—and a gifted artist linked to both.
“Mystery and distinctive characters hone this remarkable tale.” Kirkus Reviews

Architect Iris Reid's new project hits a dead end when a murder victim is discovered in the chimney. Her client becomes the prime suspect and Iris sets out to find the real killer. Things go from bad to worse when Iris' boyfriend reconnects with an old flame, bringing up buried secrets and unintended consequences that threaten to change Iris' life forever.