The innocent celebration of Teesha's 18th birthday turns to tragedy when the boat she and her three companions are on
capsizes. Her mother, Rayna Martin, races to their rescue, but has to leave behind one of the girls, Christina
Haynes. Upon returning to pick up Christina, they find her drowned.
Christina happens to be the daughter of Rudolph Haynes, a powerful U S Senator, who blames Rayna for the death
of his daughter, claiming she intentionally neglected to rescue his daughter (white) while rescuing the rest of the
girls (black). Through his influence, Rayna is charged with murder.
It is the hope of Boston attorney David Cavanaugh with the help of Rayna's coworker, Sara Davis, that they might
find something in the Senator's past, or that of his wife, which would explain this vendetta. Their pursuit brings
them against a deadly and ruthless enemy.
Undertow is an excellently plotted and well written story. The action is fast-paced and compelling. This
is a veritable page turner. There is interesting courtroom drama with the climax a startling one. The problem of
racism is dealt with.
Well recommended as an entertaining, fast read.