When Joanne Edwards is asked to relocate a missing chess piece by the wealthy Carole Holt, she jumps at the chance to make some money. She doesn't expect to be drawn into a family conflict that lurks beneath the surface. She learns that the chess piece carries a secret - a secret that will tear the family apart if discovered. And some are determined to ensure it never comes to light.

Laura Ware lives in central Florida. When she isn't writing she enjoys reading and video games.
Her column "Laura's Look" appears weekly in the Highlands County News Sun.