Time and Trouble

Set against the stunning backdrop of Marin County, the story intertwines the lives of a teenage runaway and a seasoned private investigator, Billie August, as they navigate a web of intrigue involving an insurance scam, a mysterious heart-shaped talisman, and a baby's skeleton. The narrative unfolds with quirky elements like a yellow hearse and unsettling happenings in a Sausalito houseboat, creating a compelling mystery that challenges Billie in her first case under the mentorship of Emma Howe.