John Noble, a struggling Western novelist, winds up in a mystery when Diana Faire turns up dead on his property. His career had been in a slump, and he feared he'd never get out of it. Then Diana showed up. She offered him a writing deal. The assignment was ideal, maybe a little quirky, but a dream come true despite the quirks. He believed his career would turn the corner, and he'd be back on top. When her clothes were found in his truck, John was...