It's his ex-wife and current lover Fiora who breaks the news to Fiddler that an American customs agent who once saved his life has died a suspicious death on the U.S.-Mexican border. Owing this guy a big favor, the handsome, hard-edged P.I. heads south to see what his unique combination of bribery, charm, intimidation, and muscle can turn up - with his nine-millimeter Detonics for backup, of course.

Following a bloody trail that leads unsurprisingly to Fiora, Fiddler backtracks to a bunk in sunny California. Suddenly Fiora is also very vulnerable, thanks to an enemy from their past who, despite Fiddler's best efforts, refuses to die.

Genre: Mystery