Congressman Robert Shapply is no saint. A former music insider who fleeced his clients for millions, he now leads the crusade against offensive and violent rap lyrics. When he is attacked and murdered in front of his Adams Morgan home , the list of suspects – from former clients to current headliners – is endless. But the killer might be closer to home: Police arrest Shapply's son and charge him with murder. For music journalist Mick Sever, covering this case is personal. Mick, a former client of the congressman and best friend of the accused killer, knows the case isn't quite as simple as it appears. He believes his friend's claims of innocence and sets out to prove them. With the help of his ex-wife and an old friend, Mick must penetrate the bizarre Shapply family – the icy matriarch, Alicia, the disturbed daughter, Amber and the minister brother-in-law – to find the truth. From Washington, D.C. to Sarasota, Florida and Barbados, rock and roll journalist Mick Sever follows the leads, trying to prove the innocence of his former childhood friend. Threatened by unknown assailants and dangers at every turn, Mick becomes the hunted as the killer turns the tables in a stunning climax. Available on CD, Cassette, and MP3 from Blackstone Audio. Read the prologue or reviews of Barbados Heat. Order Barbados Heat from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or an independent bookstore.