Embers of Murder

California Wildfires have a long history of being started by humans . . .An arsonist and dry brush are a combustible combination. Yes, the power of crackling fire and heat are exciting, but what if the arsonist could do more? Like ridding the dating pool of men that don’t belong there anymore.An insurance adjuster who routinely investigates fires for insurance claims notices that lone men are found dead once a wildfire is extinguished. Is this coincidence or something more devious afoot? He calls a county medical examiner’s office that is examining the latest victim. He wants to make sure that someone notices this pattern as the deaths occur in different State regions.Jill’s former colleagues contend with a large bus fatality and don’t have time to dig deeper into his comments. Instead, they hire Jill Quint as a forensic pathologist and a PI. She finds evidence to support the idea that some of these cases are homicide.Are they looking for an arsonist or a murderer, or are they one and the same? The wildfires continue across the state as the dry weather and endless brush present the usual opportunities for an arsonist. Jill’s winery is surrounded by dry brush. Should she worry about the arsonist coming after her?Read Embers of Murder, the 12th book in the Jill Quint series.