Degrees of Wickedness

Innkeeper, Zoe Darden becomes involved in the investigation of the murder of her friend, a monk, at the nearby priory in rural Preston, Vermont and the mysterious events that threaten to destroy her inn, The Gables. She stumbles on the unsolved murder of a British industrialist in the Bahamas in 1943 and the dubious ownership of his art and antiques that disappeared when he died and have been traced to the Preston area. Michael Cavanaugh leaves the stress of being a New York City detective and becomes the Preston sheriff. The death of the monk drags him back into the world of murder and intrigue. He suspects Zoe may be involved in the murder and is thrilled when he discovers his suspicious are unfounded. As events begin to spiral out of control, Zoe and Michael work together to chase every shadow and lead in pursuit of the killer.