A Minnesota preacher, Pastor Cliff Carlson, has left scandal and suspicion in his wake. Once beloved by the parishioners in the small town in Ottertail County, Pastor Cliff is now accused of using his position to harass and abuse several women. He is fired in front of the entire congregation. Martha Johnson is shocked by these revelations. As a former member of Pastor Cliff's church, she can't believe he would do such horrible things. More and more stories of the pastor's wrongdoings come to light, and she and her neighbors on Jewell Lake must process their outrage and confusion. Someone doesn't take the news very well. Pastor Cliff is found dead in the lake. There is no shortage of suspects. The pastor's own family hated him for what he put them through. With so many suspects, Martha may be the only one who can solve the sinister mystery. Join Martha Johnson and her friends in this clever, cozy mystery about the deadly price of revenge and obsession.