Guardian of Innocence — Judy Boynton

Murder provokes a hazardous escape from an unknown assailant through the two island of New Zealand, a strange land of danger, legends, romance and mystery. Marla Creighton's trip to New Zealand isn't what she expected. A chilling chain of "accidents" threatens her young charge, Jessica, who witnessed a murder two years ago and has not spoken since. Trusting no one, Marla and Jessica risk taking a perilous journey back to the scene of the crime. Danger follows them wherever they go. Marla's attempts to protect Jessica have put her own life in jeopardy from the killer, who fears that the girl will soon tell all. Who can Marla trust? Their lives depend on the answer.