When a series of ritualistic murders occurs in the Florida Everglades during the harvest season, the investigation centers on a string of bodies left with antique coins over their eyes. Special Agent Vickie Preston and FBI agent Griffin Davie are tasked with solving these crimes, which appear to link modern violence to dark local legends. They search for a killer who uses the dense, humid swamps to hide evidence. The narrative follows their efforts to track a human predator while navigating the possibility that a supernatural force is influencing the sequence of deaths.
Readers of paranormal police procedurals choose this title for its blend of forensic investigation and low fantasy elements. It appeals to those who enjoy romantic suspense set against atmospheric, Southern gothic backdrops. The audience looks for a combination of procedural detail and tension between dual protagonists. A reader finishes the book with a resolution to the central murder mystery and an understanding of how local folklore can be adapted into a contemporary criminal framework within the context of a developing relationship.
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- EN
