New, to me, forensic detective team. Think Kathy Reichs. This book is not for the squeamish or faint of heart. The murders and the killers are horrifying beyond belief. There is an incipient relationship building between the combat damaged forensic scientist and the defensive female detective. They both need all their skills to avoid becoming victims of the killers themselves. Will definitely read the next book in the series.

I enjoyed this first book in the series. Leigh and Matt make a formidable team and I look forward to seeing all the main characters fleshed out *snort* in the future. (Had to add some bone hunter humour in there).
I enjoyed the bits of salt marsh info tossed in along with a fairly gruesome kiiler. The expected ending was not disappointing even if Trooper Abbott forgot that her cellphone can act as a flashlight in times of crisis.

okay, but formulaic