Incest, rape, betrayal, kidnapping - the darkest shadows that fall upon man; shadows that break apart families and destroy lives. The McDeal's are one of the nicest families in the neighborhood. Until her death, Gracie McDeal, spends her days caring for her son, Carter, and her granddaughter, Jocelyn. Carter, a bus driver in Miami, observes life and is content as long as is mother and daughter are happy. And, Jocelyn, a typical teenager, takes her comfortable life for granted and trusts that her family will always be there for her. Thanksgiving Day, 1974, changes everything when Gracie dies...

Tourism goes great with greed, corruption, and drugs To the visitor, Miami was steaming beaches, shimmering blue waters, stunning sunrises; sultry and exploding with success. But to those for whom Miami was home, their beautiful city was being destroyed by the greed, corruption and deadly influence of illegal drugs. In the shadows operates the Emperitza - the scorpion of the underworld. When retired FBI agent Lawrence Fitz writes a novel about the devastation of his lovely Miami, the Emperitza is mad enough to kill Lawrence and anyone connected with him. Just because she can. Will the deadly...