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The author reflects on the meaning of deception in literature and the obligation of a novelist to the truth. He argues that nothing evil is intended if the reader believes in the character as the intention is give the reader some respite from the real world and create challenges with interested questions. He also claims that writers cross the boundaries of real deceit when they decide on a political motive.

The author talks about her passion for writing mystery novels. According to the author, the essence of truth can be found in the traditional mystery novel. She notes that the motif of mystery fiction is a commitment to goodness since a traditional mystery deals with the struggles of ordinary people who sometimes succumb to evil. She explains that the main characters in her "Death on Demand" series symbolize society's hunger for justice and serve as society's representative as they try to solve another murder on their South Carolina sea island.