A MISSING FRIEND/A STRANGE DEATH/ THE PRICE OF DESIRE When William Ment's friend and colleague disappears mysteriously, the authorities conclude that he met with a fatal hunting accident. An appeal hearing reveals a twist that convinces Ment that there is more to the incident than meets the eye. The trail leads the reluctant, amateur sleuth away from his courtroom and into unfamiliar territory as he attempts with the help of his friends, to discover the truth and satisfy his inquiring mind. What has a dangerous, rhino poaching syndicate and a rogue lion got in common, and is there a link between a sexy goddess of love, a slimy rat, and a deserted stretch of beach? "A fast-paced, adventurous, legal mystery with a hint of psychology and wit." www.lawlegalklopper.ca.za