In the bustling heart of Cottonwood Springs, a chilling discovery rattles the community. A man's lifeless body, cold and eerie, is found in the backseat of his own vehicle. But what could lead Frankie, a man battling the chains of addiction and emerging victorious, to such a grim fate? Brigid and Sheriff Davis are faced with the haunting Did Frankie meet his end because of a fatal medical emergency, or was there a darker force at play? As a former addict, the initial whispers in town point to a relapse, a bitter overdose. Brigid must wrestle with her own biases, urging herself to look beyond the surface, to see the man who had striven against his demons and aspired to mend bridges with his estranged wife. Their investigation paints the image of a man fervently committed to staying sober. His past may have been tarnished by addiction, but his future shimmered with the promise of redemption and reunion. So, when the autopsy reports a drug overdose as the cause of death, doubts and mysteries envelop the case. Why would Frankie overdose in such an odd place, seated in the back of his car, right next to a gas station? Nothing fits. Nothing seems right. And Brigid and Sheriff Davis are determined to piece together the puzzle of Frankie's last moments. As the clues unravel and danger lurks closer, Brigid finds solace and strength in the presence of her massive Newfoundland dog and her ever-supportive husband. Dive into a tale of personal battles, lingering pasts, and the quest for truth in the face of overwhelming prejudice. Join Brigid and the team as they navigate the muddied waters of justice, seeking answers that might just be deadlier than expected. Indulge in the 22nd gripping installment of the Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author, where every page turned might reveal a revelation you weren't prepared for.