Chapters 1-5 Summary

Myron Bolitar, sports agent, becomes involved in the murder of former tennis star Valerie Simpson after she contacts him when trying to make a comeback. The mystery becomes more involved when Myron's current client, Duane Richwood, is tied to the murder investigation. Trying to prove Duane innocent and find Valerie's killer entangles Myron in a decades old murder involving old money, organized crime, and deep secrets.

Myron Bolitar and Windsor Horne Lockwood III watch Duane Richwood, tennis's newest star, compete in the US Open. While the two friends discuss villains in the Batman Television series, Myron receives a call from his associate, Esperanza. Diaz calls to tell Myron he has a meeting with Eddie Crane, an up-and-coming young player and his parents after the match, and that Valerie Simpson, a former star player had called three times, sounding agitated. As Myron...