"After the apparent suicide of a homeless man who had been searching for his daughter, PI Charlie Parker looks for her in the Maine town of Prosperous, home of an ancient church and a strange historical religious sect. The community appears to be just as prosperous as its name and its residents seems to be extremely fortunate in both business and longevity, but Parker discerns that there is something not quite right. His inquiries ultimately lead to the involvement of his sometime business partners - and even enemies - in the business of Prosperous, with unexpected consequences."