Publisher's Synopsis
A decade ago, sixteen-year-old Rudy D'Angelo died in a horrifying "accident" on a lonely Sierra logging road. A mysterious gold nugget was found in his pocket. Now, years later, in a strange turn of events, Rudy's aunt, famous Western artist Millie Minero, has also suddenly died under disturbing circumstances.When Rudy's twin sister, hometown girl turned New York lawyer Alexandra D'Angelo, inherits her aunt Millie's historic house and returns home to Jackson, California, she is plunged into a nightmare of harassment and death threats. Someone wants her to run, to abandon her birthright. But, why? What secrets does she unwittingly hold?As the attempts to intimidate her become ever more overt and menacing, Alexandra has the horrible realization that her troubles may be tied to those two brutal tragedies from her past. Taking a stand may prove fatal. Leaving is out of the question. Please note that this book contains irreverent attitudes and strong language.
