After inheriting a fortune-telling business from her grifter mother, Alanis McLachlan tries to atone for her mom's con jobs by tracking down old customers and making amends. So when Martha, one of her mother's most loyal clients, comes looking for a way out of her abusive marriage, Alanis does everything she can to help. But meddling in Martha's life leads to unforeseen consequences...including murder. Martha's husband is found dead, and the police show up at Alanis' door. Things only get more complicated as she tries to clear her name from the top of the suspect list. Fortunately, Alanis has a surprising ally: her growing mastery of the tarot cards she once dismissed as just another con. With the Fool card to guide her, can Alanis find her way to the truth before the killer gets to her?