Caught up in a love triangle, young chef Heather Mallory vanishes; detectives and Heather's parents search for the truth in an investigation involving wiretaps, confidential informants and a dramatic resolution deep in the forest.

In Portland, Ore., an Iranian woman lands the perfect job with an insurance agency, but her charm and intellect make her the focus of several male co-workers; corporate intrigue turns to cold-blooded murder when she's found dead, shot in the head.