This book is the fourth in the series of Elvis Cole, L.A. private detective. In this case a young woman seeks the help of Cole in determining what is wrong with her fiancee, a L.A. policeman. With his partner, Joe Pike, he begins the investigation. This action takes him into both middle class and lower class neighborhoods as well as gang houses. While digging, he uncovers both corruption and murder which is just the usual fare for Elvis Cole. As usual a fast moving story packed with action and a sprinkling of Elvis Cole humor.