It's bad enough that romance is causing a disruption in Tavia's ordered life, but a thief spending time with an assistant district attorney isn't a minor issue. To complicate matters further, the policeman who has been her best friend since childhood has gotten her involved in helping children in trouble, dealing with high-level corruption, and hunting a serial killer. Being in the middle of a large theft doesn't mix well with all the do-gooder problems her friend has made it impossible for her to avoid. Tavia has just begun to tackle these problems when she discovers her best friend is missing and someone is trying to kill her.