This is the second book of a series. It documents the early days of Archer Meade's rise to the rank of Homicide Detective and his partnership with Rusty McGowan. Together they seek the perpetrator of a vicious and hideous crime. Throughout the quest Archer experiences the spiritual guidance of his partner.through a surrogate want-to-be-detective while facing hatred, mental illness, misunderstandings, and familial dysfunctionality..