Jo McCarthy

While investigating the death of a friend and fellow cop, Los Angeles police officer Barney Caine stumbles across evidence that Nazis created a synthetic alternative to gasoline during World War II. This revelation has the potential to end the established global oil industry, making the formula a very valuable and dangerous piece of information. Eventually, Caine must contend with oil tycoon Adam Steiffel, who clearly has his own agenda regarding the formula.

Lassie is claimed from his family by a "former owner" and then braves a cross country trip to rejoin the ones that love her.

The chronicle of an average American housewife who just happens to be addicted to gambling.