There is a murderer loose on the Big Island. One morning in quiet, rural Hawaii beautiful, renowned orchid grower Ellen Jenson is found dead in a greenhouse at the large nursery she and her estranged husband own. In her hand is an unusually vibrant cattleya orchid spray. No one can believe this happened in their peaceful island paradise. Frustrated with the unresponsive and ineffective detective in charge of the case who refuses to take them seriously, Lauren and Jenny, both Jenson's Nursery employees, unearth motives and unite in their quest to find the killer. Experience the rural Big Island local style and learn about orchids and orchid growing as they talk story with local fishermen, orchid growers and surfers. Most chapters are named for an orchid or a Hawaiian grown fruit or flower. Many places of interest are mentioned and historical background is given.