Dorothy becomes involved in a murder case as the new manager of the Senior Citizen Center suddenly shows interest in her. Her Canasta friends wonder why.
This fun-loving saga takes a dark twist as Dorothy wonders if she was the target of a killer. A visit to the CIA headquarters leads back to Crystal Creek where Dorothy's drama began.
Dorothy's affection for a risky CIA agent leads to devastating results. Having trouble distinguishing from reality and her wild dreams, she battles for her sanity.
Is Dorothy really dead? Her Canasta friends don't believe it, but daughter Claire plots to fool the CIA into believing she is deader'n a doornail, and no longer a problem. The climax is both surprising and satisfying.