One set of tracks leads into the cabin where Eugene Pettijohn lies stone-cold and shot at close range. One set of tracks belonging to his longtime neighbor and enemy Herb Schultz-who found Eugene, milked the cow, called the vet, and only then called police. It is known that Pettijohn was alive after the snow began to fall, so if Schultz didn't shoot Eugene, who did?Dr. Erica Merrill becomes embroiled in the investigation when she makes a house call to treat Schultz's dog. Though he is a deadbeat client and an unpopular man, she sides with him to the detriment of her fledgling veterinary practice. Pressure is put on her to quit meddling in the investigation by the deputy sheriff, her old flame, and by her father, the most powerful man in town.Can Erica solve the mystery of Eugene's death? Her reputation, her veterinary practice, and Schultz's life are depending on it.
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