Egret Van Gerpin, a Friday Harbor journalist, smells a hot story when a piece of marble being delivered to renowned sculptor Anton Gropius is involved in an accident. It seems someone has been attacking Anton Gropius' work. Gropius has retreated to a remote Sam Juan Island. Ergret suspects he has not stopped sculpting; she is determined to get an interview and find out who has been destroying his life's work. Michael's story uses the gorgeous setting; you will feel like you are in the San Juan Islands.