From award-winning and USA Today Bestselling Author, P.D. Workman

Micah lived a quiet, comfortable life, her involvement in law enforcement limited to the composite pictures that she produced with her computer and colored pencils.

But everything is turned upside down when she involves herself in the case of an infant found abandoned in the Sweetgrass Hills.

With the help of her knowledge of DNA and law enforcement contacts across the country, Micah is closing in on a killer. But her investigation draws the killer’s attention, and she finds herself in the middle of an operation that could mean the end of her career—or worse, her life.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This cosy thriller with a neurodivergent, aro-ace MC will keep you turning the pages long after you should have logged into your day job. Oops.

Love CSI and other forensic mysteries? Award-winning and USA Today bestselling author brings you this fresh new nail-biter for your next read.

Join Micah as she picks up her pencils and starts on a new case.

Author Notes may contain spoilers!

I joined together with some other authors of the Do No Harm anthology to write a new high-tech thriller series. 

I have long been fascinated with DNA analysis and the possibility of being able to create “virtual” composite sketches of the perpetrators of crimes without any eyewitness testimony. Back in the 80’s, I predicted that one day we would be able to analyze DNA to predict the color of the donor’s eyes and hair, among other things. We are now far beyond being able to predict eye and hair color and can predict facial structure, body type, and far more. 

Take a look at the links in the Book Club Resources to see some of the real-world science being used today!

Of course, my character Micah Miller is able to go beyond the genetic data to the epigenetic data and environmental factors to predict even more about the appearance of the suspects in her cases

• DNA Predictions and solved cases
• Blind prediction examples
• DNA evidence could soon tell cops your age, whether you smoke, and what you ate for breakfast
• Crime scene DNA could be used to reveal a suspect’s age—and whether they have cancer
• I Am My Mother’s Chimera. Chances Are, So Are You.
• Fetal DNA Sequenced From Mother’s Blood
• Research folder on Human Trafficking

“Every single one of [P.D. Workman’s] books has spoken to me … And I have found strength in the books I’ve read.”

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“Every book by PD Workman that I’ve read has been a gripping one, however different the genres are, going from lighter mysteries to really dark ones… this is one of my favourite, most dependable authors.”

“P.D. Workman is an incredibly versatile writer. No matter which of her books I read I am drawn into a great story and honestly, I don’t think I’ve followed another author that could go from cozy mystery to YA to a PI series dealing with mental health issues. Really enjoy her books!”

“[P.D. Workman’s] stories are so believable and you can’t help but feel like you know these people. You find yourself crying, laughing and feeling the characters emotions. Now if an author can make you cry and feel every emotion in a story, she is one hell of an author.”

“P. D. Workman, does not shy from probing the deep psychological scars of childhood trauma, mental illness, and addiction. Also characteristic of this author, these extremely sensitive issues are explored with extensive empathy, described with incredible clarity, and portrayed with profound insight.”

“Once again P.D.Workman has created an intense psychological mystery that impacts a wallop of thought induction. The writing is so well developed and draws you into the characters story.”