A vacation in the Outer Banks was supposed to be a rare moment of peace for Cordelia Corbett. But when a woman plunges to her death from the local lighthouse and her twin sister’s body is found in the ocean days later, Cordelia is drawn into a tangled murder investigation.

Every lead uncovers more secrets and suspects: jealous lovers, hostile coworkers, secretive neighbors, and a suspicious confession.

While Cordelia’s team strengthens ties with law enforcement, the haunting possibility remains: was justice truly served, or has a dangerous killer slipped through the cracks?