Best if books are read in order. SPELLBINDING! Death knocks on the door of every home in Gibbs City, Missouri. Who will answer? Sheriff Virgil Carter’s strength and valor is tested as Gibbs City, Missouri faces it’s most challenging foe. An influenza epidemic strikes and Virgil can no longer control the outcome as the town erupts in chaos. As the consequences of her past actions move closer, Cora Williams must use all her knowledge and physical strength to fight an invisible adversary. One that threatens the life of every citizen and challenges her to be the person she’s afraid to become. Death and loss have no chance against a love held close to ones heart, for the heart never forgets. Love often comes like sleep, softly, quietly and unexpectedly. You just have to close your eyes and dream.