Crime in Paradise

About the Book

We are all aware of the human frailties that lead to crime and grief for others. Some of these frailties include greed, lust, theft, and even murder. With respect to paradise, it is often defined as a state of happiness rather than a specific place. Tom Wall, former sheriff of Napa County, has just been elected as a state senator. His wife, Carol Simmons Wall, is the new elected sheriff of nearby Solano County. They are living in paradise physically and mentally on a twenty-eight-acre ranch in the Stag’s Leap region of Napa County. While living this dream, forces arise that threaten their careers, fortune, and their lives. These forces will stop at nothing to achieve their evil goals. There is a plan to dominate an entire industry, and it starts out slowly but increases its unyielding influence to sweep away all opposition to their goal. What and who those forces are that wield their strength yet remain a mystery.

About the Author

The author has published two other books, Blood on the Vine and Golf and Poker. The second book, Golf and Poker, is written for the lighter side of companionship of friends enjoying games together. The first book, Blood on the Vine, is a fictional novel that takes place in the premium Northern California wine-producing regions. The first book draws on the experience, as does this one, of a retired city manager of five cities in two wine-growing states. While the characters are fictional, the experiences described are possible in these environments. Considerable wealth and power are present in the popular consumption of wine and the romance associated with this product. The author brings these factors together in an exciting and entertaining mystery, Crime in Paradise.