In the summer of 1922 as Michael met Annie on the early morning train, he thought the chance encounter could be the start of something special. An invite to stay and help renovate her farm an opportunity not to be missed, a strong bond formed with her daughter. However the bounds of friendship would soon be tested when Annie's past finally caught up with her. Michael would soon find himself fighting for his life to protect them. Why had she been so secretive about her past and why was it important that she remain hidden? Set against the backdrop of the exquisite Mississippi landscape, the characters and locations spring to life in this thriller full of action and suspense.