Sometimes thievery takes some planning. When a professional thief sets his sights on Leanne's antique jewelry collection, he uses the written word to make her fall in love with him. In order to get what he is really after, the master thief must use the secrets found in Leanne's journals.

While playing a mystery game at a stately island mansion, Matlock discovers the 'victim' in the game has been murdered in real life. In the matter of one evening, the island hideaway goes from perfect vacation spot to crime scene and Ben is on the case.