Sheriff Heath is running for Congress and Kopp's job as a deputy could be on the line no matter who wins. She is being used as a pawn in the campaign by one of the candidates. When one inmate attempts an escape on a rainy night, the candidate, John Courter, says that it was Kopp's fault and she shouldn't be on the force. That night Kopp discovers a woman going to the insane asylum -- being committed for no other reason than the hubby wanted to set up house with a new woman (apparently he's done this before) Kopp gets involved. Courter sees she isn't doing just her job.

Heath not elected. Courter gets job with dirty campaigning, tries to fire everyone who worked for Heath. Kopp files suit to keep job, but doesn't win. It does give other deputies enough time to show Courter that he needs help. Woman in asylum freed with help from Kopp's lawyer friend.

At the end of the book, Kopp out of job. Norma signed the 3 sisters up for military support training. Heath takes job as clerk because 3rd child on the way.

Not as good as some of the others.