by Sue Black
First published 2011
When a body is found in the Scottish Highlands, forensic anthropologist Dr. Sue Black is called in to investigate. As she examines the remains, a dark picture emerges - this was no ordinary death, but the calculated work of a serial killer. Navigating a complex web of evidence, Black races against time to identify the victim and track down the culprit before they can strike again. With lives hanging in the balance, she must use her expertise to untangle the twisted forensic clues and confront the chilling reality of the killer's mind.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: race-against-time, twisted-killer
Setting: Scotland, Scottish Highlands
428 pages · Paperback · CRC Press
Content warnings: death, graphic-violence, murder