Carmel California is an idyllic setting that is very familiar to visitors and residents of that beautiful state; however there is an underbelly of this place that is the dark side of the community. This book from a fictional perspective addresses matters of unspeakable crimes that have taken root without the knowledge of the local residents and visitors. The former Chief of Police of Phoenix Lennie Mason and his friend Walter Stolz the Chief of Police of Carmel have led an initiative to eradicate a drug sex and human trafficking ring in their city. Lennie at the behest of Chief Walt Stolz agreed to assume the temporary role of Special Investigator and Deputy to the Chief of Police of Carmel. In that role Lennie Mason experienced many unsuspected incidents of suspense and intrigue. Many of the rich and famous such as Doris Day and Clint Eastwood to mention only a couple of stars lived and/or worked in this beautiful hamlet.