The only thing more dangerous than what she found is what he plans to do with it. Gem hunter Alyna Elkins is determined to prove her beloved father didn't waste his life on a fruitless dream. Only days away from running out of the money needed to continue her father's archeological research, Alyna's prayers are seemingly answered when she discovers a buried box of rare gemstones valuable enough...
When Volcanologist Lenaia Talavera travels to Mt. Rainier to investigate an act of sabotage, her trip soon turns deadly. A woman from a nearby town is found dead among the pines. Is the killer the same person who wants the volcano to blow?