The brutal murder of a close friend draws Gretchen Mitchell into a treacherous search for her killer through the mysterious history of the gold-filled gulch of Deadwood. Lured by a hidden fortune in gold, Gretchen struggles to trust the men she meets in the dangerous and puzzling pursuit of her friend's murderer. History unfolds, revealing hidden clues as Gretchen fights to draw back the veil and discover, not only her friend's killer, but the truth about the fortunes of fate of those in whose century-old footsteps she walks.

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“This novel captures the lure, lore and love of Deadwood that drew thousands to her creek beds in search of gold, and which continues to spark the imaginations of the many people who visit today. This murder mystery is a page-turner that is hard to put down – an imaginative story woven from the historical fabric of Deadwood’s legendary past and present.”
- Mary A. Kopco, Director, Adams Museum & House, Deadwood, SD