This book is the third in the Rachel Myers series.  The author develops Rachel even further, giving readers a better understanding of her.  Once again, the descriptions of the mountains, Rachel's gardens, the woods, rivers and all of the surroundings are so beautiful and refreshing.  Although the books in this series are all mysteries and have murder in them, the focus of the books is on the characters and the area, not on the violence. Rachel's love interest in Detective Barnett moves forward.  I am really enjoying this series, and I highly recommend these books.  The only thing that makes me happy when I finish a book is the knowledge that the next in the series awaits me.