This book investigates the complex, multi-year murder investigation of Rozanne Gailiunas, tracing the path from a brutal crime in Texas to a final confrontation in the South of France. Author Ken Englade, an experienced true crime writer, utilizes police records and investigative reporting to reconstruct the web of jealousy, financial motive, and sexual intrigue that defined the case. The narrative framework follows the detectives as they navigate international jurisdictions to link the victim's death to the estranged wife of her former lover.

This work provides a clinical, procedural look at a high-profile criminal case, focusing on the logistical difficulties of international police cooperation. The narrative maintains a steady, reportorial pace suitable for readers interested in the mechanics of long-term criminal investigations.