内容简介：
Jerry Wilson, a private investigator in Ft. Worth, Texas, has a wealthy woman client turn up murdered. Jerry's good friend Dr. Bodie Kohler assists Jerry with investigations. While checking into the death of their client, Bodie asks Jerry to find the truth about how Bodie's oldest son was killed in Vietnam 37 years ago. Jerry must question survivors of one of the most intense battles of the Vietnam War in 1968. All witnessed significant brutalities. None are interested in revisiting those memories. Maybe the only way to achieve understanding about the Vietnam War is to have been there. Many veterans believe it. Jerry discovers there are different levels of understanding. Confrontation with Bodie's youngest son, Clayton Kohler, adds to the mounting pressure in Jerry's life. Fighting elder abuse, coercion and theft, Jerry examines issues of family, friends and lessons about how fragile life may be, despite all appearances to the contrary.