Lauren Abrams wants nothing to do with her mother, whose spurious testimony sent Lauren's father to prison for murder years ago. After a serial killer's confession to the crime restored justice, Lauren chose to live with her father and grandmother. Now Lauren has come home to the Sacramento family estate. Donna hasn't forgotten the past. She knows her estranged daughter has made a terrible mistake by returning to the estate. There’s more to the story of the welcoming old homestead than Lauren knows. The family ranch holds secrets-- and Lauren may not be able to see the truth to save her life. -- adapted from back cover