Archaeologist Callie Dunbrook travels to Antietam, Maryland, to lead a high-profile excavation of human remains discovered at a construction site. The project reunites her with her ex-husband and professional rival, Jake Graystone, amidst intense media scrutiny. While examining the site’s historical artifacts, a stranger approaches Callie with a claim that threatens her identity: she was kidnapped as a baby from a wealthy family in another state. As she investigates her own medical records and family history, someone begins sabotaging the dig and targeting Callie’s life to keep the truth about the cold case hidden.
Readers of romantic suspense and investigative thrillers choose this book for its focus on forensic archaeology and police procedure. It appeals to those who enjoy narratives where a central mystery is solved through a combination of scientific evidence and archival research. The audience gains a detailed look at how historical discoveries intersect with modern criminal investigations. Readers finish the story with a clear resolution to the identity theft plot and a portrait of how family secrets impact personal stability across several decades.
Practical, growth-minded, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2003
- Language
- EN
