Leon Pridgen

The Odoms of Charleston, South Carolina have lived a life of the traditions of the American South in their longtime, large-family beachfront home.

When tragedy disrupts the life of esteemed music professor Grace Wyatt, she is ejected from her lavish academic world and into the harsh reality of teaching at-risk youth.

After the founder of a huge holding company dies in a mysterious helicopter crash, his wife, son and daughter jockey for the reins of his company in a struggle that involves deception, intrigue and murder.