First published 2005
Eve Duncan shapes faces from skulls of murder victims, bringing identity to the dead. Her obsession with this grim work began when her daughter Bonnie disappeared and was found as unrecognizable remains. Now a killer has discovered something shocking about Bonnie, leaving Eve shaken and desperate. She accepts a dangerous job deep in Louisiana's bayou country. A corrupt senator wants her to reconstruct the face of his dead political rival. The assignment pulls Eve into a web of violence that threatens her life and strains her relationship with a tough detective. What starts as forensic work becomes something far more sinister. Eve uncovers a massive conspiracy involving energy profits and global power. Her protector Galen, a man from Liverpool, helps her navigate the deadly situation. Eve must use her skills and determination to survive forces that will kill to protect their secrets.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, found-family
Setting: Louisiana, Bayou Country
Period: Contemporary
400 pages · Paperback · Libre Expression
Content warnings: murder, violence