The Taphonomy of Lies

About this book

Elias Thorne, a disgraced Manhattan forensic accountant, is exiled to the Georgia backcountry to digitize the chaotic records of the Oakhaven Institute for Forensic Research—the world's premier body farm. Amidst the suffocating humidity and decaying corpses, Elias discovers glaring discrepancies between the financial ledgers and the actual body count. Meanwhile, brilliant taphonomist Dr. Aris Vance notices impossible decay patterns on what should be routine donor bodies. Together, the cynical accountant and the clinical scientist must navigate a terrifying academic conspiracy, realizing that the institute is using the science of decay to perfectly conceal fresh murder victims. As the swamp threatens to swallow them both, Elias and Aris must expose a corrupt network before they are permanently added to the research logs.

Book details

Genres:

Mystery, Academic Thriller

Language:

en

Published:

2026-03-12

Content rating:

R