Forensic pathologist Edward Jenner finds himself banished to Douglas County, Florida, following the messy culmination of a serial killing investigation in New York. Even though he survived the Inquisitor case ordeal, his unorthodox handling of it led to his suspension. Jenner is now working as a medical examiner in Port Fontaine due to the generosity of his former mentor, who still has faith in Jenner's skills and expertise.

When that good friend and his wife are found brutally murdered, Jenner can't help but assume the added role of finding their killers. Then Jenner becomes involved in the hanging deaths of several men in the gloomy Everglades. The deeper he looks into both cases, the more sinister it all becomes. Corruption is rampant in the county, and it's near impossible to tell who to trust. Even law enforcement is suspect as more things go wrong in the investigations, and Jenner's life is again on the line. Can nothing ever be easy?

This compelling forensic crime thriller starts with a bang and never lets up the tension until the explosive (literally!) ending. Jenner was first introduced in PRECIOUS BLOOD, and it's apparent he will have more exciting cases to deal with in the future, which is great for thriller readers.