Hunter James returns from Redding with Suzie Haver's suitcases and plans to speak with Leon Vincent. That's not going to happen, and the police want to know what his involvement is.

Hunter James has finally located Pixie in Redding and spends most of the day talking with her about Floyd Vincent and what she might know about where Floyd hid the money.

Hunter James has discovered the identity of "Pixie" and must drive to Redding to try and locate her while still trying to understand why Oren Stucky killed the private investigator Arnold Pratt. Nothing ever comes easy for Hunter James.

Hunter James must deal with the body of the private investigator Arnold Pratt that is in the backseat of his car. Trixie Evard gives Hunter a clue that may lead to the elusive 'Pixie'.

Hunter James and Irene Hirsh take a road trip and encounter someone unexpected, which brings Hunter to a difficult decision.

Hunter James is picked up by the police as he arrives back at the Lebrook Inn. He spends most of the evening being questioned and lectured by an unhappy Detective Lieutenant.

Hunter James continues his search for 'Pixie' and the money, interviewing Floyd Vincent's high school math teacher, the family of Pippi Sienko, and one 'Trixie' Evard.

Hunter James continues his search for 'Pixie' and the money, by arraigning a lunch interview with the lovely woman from Floyd Vincent's picture, Irene Hirsh.

Hunter James goes to the lumber yard to chat with Leon Vincent Floyd's brother, picks up some gossip from a local bartender, and reflects on his own motivation for even being in Lebrook.

Haunted by the ghosts of his recent past, PI Hunter James leaves Pensacola, Florida, in the hopes of finding the means to start a new life in South America. The problem is there are ghosts on whatever path he takes.