First published 2008
Dr. Bill Brockton receives a call that pulls him into another puzzling death investigation. The renowned forensic anthropologist must apply his expertise to uncover the truth behind suspicious circumstances. Working alongside his colleague Dr. Jess Carter and Detective Art Bohanan, Brockton examines the evidence with his characteristic methodical approach. The case tests his skills as he navigates the complex relationship between scientific analysis and human nature. As the investigation deepens, Brockton confronts the reality that even his advanced knowledge of bones and decomposition cannot always provide clear answers about how people live and die. The mystery forces him to grapple with questions that extend beyond the laboratory into the messy territory of human motivation and consequence.
Genres: fiction, american-fiction, mystery, crime, thriller, detective, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, complex-relationships
192 pages · Paperback · MUSIC SALES