Annette Dashofyová se proslavila jako autorka detektivních románů, které se často odehrávají v prostředí venkovské Pensylvánie. Její příběhy jsou známé svým napětím a vykreslením života na farmě, kde autorka vyrůstala. Vytvořila sérii o Zoe Chambersové, která se dočkala několika nominací na cenu Agatha Award, což svědčí o jejím talentu v žánru. Její styl je poutavý a dokáže čtenáře vtáhnout do děje.
The story revolves around Monongahela County Coroner Zoe Chambers-Adams, who faces the challenge of managing her difficult chief deputy, Dr. Charles Davis, while dealing with a crisis in her office. A suspicious car crash injures the county's sole forensic pathologist, forcing Zoe to retain Davis despite her frustrations. This tension sets the stage for a gripping narrative filled with professional dilemmas and the complexities of maintaining authority in a high-stakes environment.
A brand new atmospheric mystery thriller set on the shores of Lake Erie, Pennsylvania. Perfect for fans of Louise Penny, LJ Ross and Ann Cleeves.
Amid a looming storm, Vance Township Police Chief Pete Adams and County Coroner Zoe Chambers-Adams face a dire situation when they receive a 911 call about a young mother’s death, her injured husband, and their missing daughter. As they investigate, they uncover the unsettling truth that a dangerous killer has followed the storm, revealing their community's unpreparedness for both the natural disaster and the emerging threat.
From USA Today bestselling author, Annette Dashofy, comes the start of a brand new crime series set on the shores of Lake Erie, Pennsylvania. For fans of Ann Cleeves, Louise Penny and Elly Griffiths.
The discovery of a murdered woman sends Zoe Chambers-Adams, the new coroner of Monongahela County, into a whirlwind of fear and nostalgia, as the crime echoes the unsolved Monongahela Strangler case from her youth. As she navigates the investigation amidst her upcoming high school reunion, Zoe confronts both the present danger and the haunting memories of past horrors. The story intertwines themes of unresolved trauma and the impact of history on the present, as Zoe races against time to uncover the truth behind the chilling similarities.
The story follows paramedic and deputy coroner Zoe Chambers as she investigates a shooting involving her friend Horace Pavelka, who has shot a longtime bully in self-defense. With no charges filed, the situation escalates when another of Horace's tormentors is found dead in his kitchen, raising suspicions about his innocence. As Police Chief Pete Adams delves deeper, the mystery unfolds, particularly when Horace and his girlfriend go into hiding, complicating the case further.
The story delves into the complexities of a murder case that resurfaces when a conviction is overturned. Chief Pete Adams and County Detective Wayne Baronick must revisit the investigation, leading Pete to grapple with doubts about the original suspect's guilt and his own past investigative decisions. This journey challenges his confidence and forces him to confront the evolving nature of justice and truth in law enforcement.