Diablo Shores is a Southern Californian town located on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific. Perched on these cliffs is the majestic Oceano del Oro hotel where a double murder was committed—it had to be an inside job. Suspects range from affluent tycoons to international magnates. A series of slayings weed out possible culprits. Retired Deputy Sheriff, Duke Dykstra is now managing a private investigation office in Orange County California, a rousing community south of Los Angeles. He presides over investigations and grapples with a team of crusty private investigators. Plus, those double murders were pinned to one of his agents. To add to his new life, he is recruited to rescue a wounded agent in Brazil. He elects as a second retirement a position as a security specialist for an international arms dealer. Finally, the Dykstras retire, Then, Duke volunteers as a ghost town docent; more intrigue.