by Sue Black
First published 2020
When a body is found in a burned-out historic house, forensic anthropologist Dr. Sue Black must piece together the victim's identity and final moments from their skeletal remains. Navigating a complex web of clues and conflicting evidence, she races against time to uncover the truth before a cunning killer strikes again. As Black delves deeper into the case, she discovers the body holds not just physical scars, but a lifetime of emotional wounds and closely guarded secrets. Blending scientific expertise with a compassionate, human touch, Black illuminates the power of the dead to speak - if we only know how to listen.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: race-against-time, secrets
368 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday