“In the third entry of Kim Herdman Shapiro’s series featuring Kate Zoe Thomas, the past becomes present in a sensitive exploration of Wynter Island’s treatment of its Japanese residents during World War II, intertwined with contemporary white supremacy and the compelling search for family and personal truth.”

—Susan Oleksiw, author of the Anita Ray series and the Mellingham series

“In Kim Herdman Shapiro’s latest, a war-damaged protagonist reckless in her pursuit of justice, a tight-knit community torn between connection to neighbors and fear of ‘the other,’ and a rare and deeply rendered setting on a small Canadian island combine in a compelling and satisfying read.”

—Kate Flora, award-winning author of the Joe Burgess series

“In the idyllic location of Canada’s Wynter Island, old prejudices and hatreds rear their ugly heads culminating in a death. Kate Thomas is once again flung headlong into an impossible situation when her friends are caught in this crossfire of hatred. A timely discussion and fascinating read that shows how history often repeats itself.”

—Nicole Asselin, author of the Ballpark Mystery Series