Taking a sabbatical in the Florida town where she was once police chief, senior CIA officer Holly Barker remembers her unsuccessful charges against her former Army commanding officer who attempted to rape her. She even considers leaving her current position to challenge the man who is now Chief of the Orchid Beach Police Department.

Another riveting episode in the life of Holly Barker by Stuart Woods, the best-selling author of Iron Orchid.

Librarian's note: the characters, settings, descriptions, etc. have been done for the six volume series: 1. Orchid Beach (1998), 2. Orchid Blues (2001), 3. Blood Orchid (2002), 4. Reckless Abandon (2004) (also known as Stone Barrington #10), 5. Iron Orchid (2005), and 6. Hothouse Orchid (2009).