Contemplation of a Crime

In this intriguing mystery by bestselling author Susan Juby, Buddhist butler Helen Thorpe teams up with her fellow butler school graduates to rescue her wealthy employer and his son during a chaotic five-day program called Close Encounters for Global Healing. Set on Side Island, the event gathers a diverse and contentious group of participants, each harboring their own agendas, including a burned-out activist and an internet troll. As tensions rise and a deadly incident occurs, Helen and her companions must navigate distrust and hostility to uncover the truth and find a way to collaborate amid the chaos.