Scientist Maryse Robicheaux thought a lot of her problems had gone away with her mother-in-law’s death. The woman was rude, pushy and used her considerable wealth to run herd over the entire town of Mudbug, Louisiana. Unfortunately, death doesn’t slow down Helena one bit, and Agent Luc LeJeune’s arrival in town is yet another complication for Maryse.

Set in a luxurious celebrity club, this gripping murder mystery unfolds as tensions rise during a high-profile launch party, revealing dark secrets and a deadly countdown.