Douglass' wife finds him dying with Faith's artifacts scattered around him.  Nothing seems to be missing. When Douglass' widow asks her to assemble the broken relics, Faith discovers her field notes are missing.  She begins to investigate the history of the emerald and why anyone would murder Douglass.  There is another murder and then an attempt on Faith's life.  Mantooth vows to protect her while her Atlanta legal friend, Ross Donnelly asks her to marry him and relocate in Atlanta.

Findings is a well-written, fast-paced thriller which combines Florida history, with mystery and a dash of romance.  It gives a look into the world of archaeology with its journey into the mysteries of the past. The characters are believable and human with Faith having to face the decision of relocating or remaining in the environment she loves.