Mark, with the help of his partner Roberto, his good friend Miriam and her daughter, and an older friend Arthur, investigate on their own. They must find out if there is a connection between the Christian Rights group and the early 20th century painter Thomas Royall, who disappeared 80 years ago and whose painting, The Fisher Boy, was vandalized. Or is there a connection to the panhandlers from the Scandinavian ship in the harbor?

We are given a genuine sense of wonder about the beauty of Cape Cod. But we also sense the confusion and suspicion caused by the various groups which have infiltrated the town. The plot is an intricate one with an insight into the problems facing gays and lesbians. The characters are well presented with Mark Winslow an entertaining amateur sleuth.