The moment Andre Gascon read Morgan Kirkland's bio on the Decorah Security Web site, he knew she was the right person to investigate the eerie murders plaguing his estate deep in the Louisiana bayou.

His e-mails drew her to him. But when she arrived at Belle Vista, she learned he was a man with dark secrets. He lived like a captive on his own land, disappeared into the swamp at twilight, drank a strange homemade tea, and refused to trust her.

And why did a voodoo priestess show up every night with her drum? Morgan knew destiny had drawn her and Andre together. But could she break through the barriers he erected around his heart-before evil forces doomed them both?