First published 2007
Bill Brockton runs the Body Farm, where scientists study decomposition to solve criminal cases. When investigators discover a strange corpse deep inside a mountain cave, they call him in. The body has lain there for years, transformed into an unusual mummy. Brockton's autopsy reveals the victim was murdered. As he digs deeper into the case, Brockton realizes the remote mountain community hides dark secrets. The peaceful appearance deceives everyone. From local police to longtime residents, no one wants old stories brought back to light. Brockton must navigate a web of silence and deception to uncover the truth behind a killing that someone hoped would stay buried forever in the mountains.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, secrets
Setting: Body Farm, Mountain Cave
Period: Present Day
352 pages · Paperback · CITY
Content warnings: death, violence