Jim Cameron takes St Cuthbert's rugby team to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. Jealousy and the competition create problems from the beginning. When a teenage girl's body is found dead on the beach, the drama intensifies. The tension between the teams results in violence and accusations.

Elizabeth Bankes was born in England, grew up in New Zealand and lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband. She has been a high school teacher and university tutor. Her writing began after completing a Master of Creative Writing at Sydney University. Liz has two adult children and three grandchildren.