I don't have the correct words for how much I love this series by Jennifer Graeser Dornbush. She has developed Dr. Emily Hartford into such a compelling and emotional lead character. After getting the shock of her life (Nick!), Emily is back at work serving as the county medical examiner. At a secluded lake, she determines that the victim drowned under suspicious circumstances... as she investigates further, she learns the victim, Samantha, had an infant daughter who is now missing. As always, Emily dives into the case with Detective Aditson whilst dealing with her emotions of Nick's re-appearance and the trauma he's been through. In addition, Emily's niece is interested in following in her footsteps as Emily helps train her, as her Dad trained her. I am so grateful to Blackstone Publishing for an advanced reader of this book. The opinions expressed are my own. Do yourself a favor and get hooked on Dr. Emily Hartford!

Called in to investigate the body of a young mother found floating in a small Michigan lake, Freeport coroner Dr. Emily Hartford quickly determines that Samantha Browdey was murdered. Among the many questions circling this horrifying event is one that yanks hard on Emily’s heartstrings: Where is Samantha’s infant daughter? Working alongside police detective Isode Aditson, Emily becomes ferociously determined to find the missing baby, Brooklyn! Great book and series! This book had chilling suspense, mystery, murder, dark secrets, and some shocking twists! The storyline was interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

In her job as a coroner, Emily has to deal with many tragic situations, but the death of a young mother and that woman’s missing infant has knocked her for a loop. If that wasn’t enough, her boyfriend, an FBI agent believed, dead, has returned after a year of being imprisoned and tortured by a serial killer. Changed by his horrific ordeal, he’s not the man she remembered, and he is out for vengeance. This is an intense and emotional thriller.