J. Michael Hunter

When Matlock and his daughter Leanne arrive at a seaside resort to plan their new law partnership, they discover the manager has been murdered. Before Matlock can solve the case, he uncovers a second murder that could involve one of Leanne's friends.

Lexy asks her father Ned about her mother Libby, who died when she was born. Ned tries his best to describe his late wife to his youngest daughter. The next day, distracted by memories of Libby, Ned is kicked to the ground and knocked unconscious while trying to corral a wild horse with Isaac.

Ben Matlock is drawn into a murder investigation while vacationing with his daughter at an exclusive seaside resort.