Errol Runyon is a writer of mystery novels and owns a mystery book store. He has just suffered through the death of of wife. He and his daughter Julie, are doing the best they can under the circumstances. Julie discovered that the rear door of the store was broken into. Both of them think that a certain book was stolen, and that't all. They start an investigation, and with the help of a retired detective, delve into the cause of his wife's death.