When the local Arkansas biologist, Jim, discovers a human skeleton in a forbidden cave, the next presidential hopeful's dream is suddenly put in jeopardy. Detective Lori Garringer, the first Native American detective for the Arkansas State Police, unwittingly manages to put Jim and others in danger as she uncovers years of a heretofore undetected Little Rock, Arkansas, conspiracy-a conspiracy that begins with a hidden family secret.
Progressing with her investigation under the radar, Detective Garringer finds that the conspiracy originated a decade earlier by a puppet master, a commodity mogul, who has cleverly utilized commodity trades to fund and promote a candidate who is determined to protect the tradition at all costs. As Detective Garringer unearths the murder mystery layer-by-layer, she also discovers the sweetness of a new romance and-most importantly-she discovers herself.

Sheila Webb Pierson is an economist who grew up on a dairy farm in northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas which, according to her, is why her sense of reality is greatly distorted. Her most prestigious awards range from the Tulsa State Fair Supreme Champion Guernsey to the Arkansas State FFA Parliamentary Procedure Champion Team . . . yes, she is a true country gal.
Sheila entered corporate America and has been in the business of conducting leadership initiatives for several companies including Fortune 100 companies, resulting in the launch of her first published work, Coveralls and Tell-Alls: Everything You Need to Know About Leadership I Learned on a Farm.
Sheila keeps returning to her two loves: her farm and her fascination with storytelling. As a requested professional speaker, she receives accolades regarding her ability to mesmerize her audience with good, southern-style humor and messaging. She is often requested to translate southern jargon for those less educated, bless their hearts.
Often fueled by chocolate and a slight sweet tea addiction, she finds joy and solace on her farm where she continues to be trained by her small pack of Aussies . . . her progress is outstanding!