Elizabeth Viljoen had a bright future ahead of her. She had just made partner at a prestigious law firm and was on the cusp of getting everything she ever wanted. Then why was her body discarded in such a bizarre setting? Legendary detective, Esopus van Tonder, now in the twilight of his career, faces his toughest case yet in trying to solve this seemingly senseless murder. Following a stellar career, can the detective make sense of the details of this case? An origami pendant, an estranged best friend, a willing psychiatrist, and a scandalous business empire will lead Esopus down a rabbit-hole of manipulation and clandestine dealings, which will bring scandal and disrepute to all involved.