A forensic mystery full of small-town suspense “with a twist no one will expect”—for fans of Kathy Reichs and Jayne Ann Krentz (New York Journal of Books) Dr. Emily Hartford’s cold case investigation points to viper’s nest of lies and a shocking prime suspect: her old high school flame. It’s been 12 years since Sandi Parkman went missing after being dropped off at home by her schoolmate, Nick Larson, now the Sheriff of Freeport, Michigan. When a construction crew unearths Sandi's bones—along with Nick’s letterman jacket and one of his hairs—Nick becomes suspect number one in the murder.
Dr. Emily Hartford, the daughter of Freeport’s medical examiner, is called in to investigate, but the case is about to get personal. Nick was Emily’s high school love, and now she has to either clear his name—or contend that he’s the killer. As she delves into the case, a host of other suspects emerge: a coterie of Nick’s jock friends from high school; Sandi’s sister, Tiffany, now a dancer at a local strip club; and James VanDerMuellen, a trust funder who’s recently returned to Freeport.
As the autumn skies darken over Freeport and the holiday season looms, Emily must sift through more than Sandi’s brittle bones to solve the case. Can she exonerate Nick—and rekindle their long-smoldering romance? The race is on to find the truth.
A cold case murder, a grisly discovery, and a viper's nest of resentment, betrayal, and dirty secrets converge in this mystery perfect for fans of Kathy Reichs and Jayne Ann Krentz.
It's been 12 years since Sandi Parkman went missing after being dropped off at home by her schoolmate, Nick Larson, now the Sheriff of Freeport, Michigan. When a construction crew unearths Sandi's bones--along with Nick's letterman jacket and one of his hairs--Nick becomes suspect number one in the murder.
Dr. Emily Hartford, the daughter of Freeport's medical examiner, is called in to investigate, but the case is about to get personal. Nick was Emily's high school love, and now she has to either clear his name--or contend that he's the killer. As she delves into the case, a host of other suspects emerge: a coterie of Nick's jock friends from high school; Sandi's sister, Tiffany, now a dancer at a local strip club; and James VanDerMuellen, a trust funder who's recently returned to Freeport.
As the autumn skies darken over Freeport and the holiday season looms, Emily must sift through more than Sandi's brittle bones to solve the case. Can she exonerate Nick--and rekindle their long-smoldering romance? The race is on to find the truth.
Praise for Secret Remains:"Dornbush has artfully woven a great page-turner. Smartly written, artfully crafted—
put this one at the top of your reading list!"—Catherine Finger, award-winning author of the Jo Olive thrillers
“A twist no one will expect...the perfect ending to a case that becomes more complicated as each fact is revealed.”
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New York Journal of Books“Jennifer Graeser Dornbush has a winning series going. Here’s hoping to more of Emily and Nick and the town of Freeport.”
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Red Carpet CrashPraise for The Coroner:"Dornbush's debut is
an intense, riveting mystery... Readers of Lisa Black's books written as Elizabeth Becka will enjoy this tale."
—Library Journal starred review
"If you like small town mysteries, twisty reads or books written by Lisa Black or Patricia Cornwell,
you'll love The Coroner."
—Karen Harper,
New York Times bestselling author of
Shallow Grave
"Fast-paced and riveting,
The Coroner by Jennifer Dornbush is
filled with surprises, authentic detail and memorable characters. Well done!"
—Carla Neggers,
New York Times bestselling author of
Theif's Mark"Emily Hartford is strong and competent, vulnerable and kind...Add
a twisty plot, romance, and family drama and the result is this satisfying first-in-a-series mystery."
—Dawn Eastman, national bestselling author of
Unnatural Causes
"A fast-paced, propulsive read filled with smart characters and all the forensic science we've come to love from her."
—Lynn Renee Maxcy, writer of
The Handmaid's Tale Hulu series
