What an intriguing book.  This is my first book in this series and it was SO easy to jump right in without feeling behind or confused.  Tempe is a vibrant character who I easily connected with despite missing the previous books and I so enjoyed following her on this investigation.  Her job as a forensic anthropologist is absolutely fascinating even without the extra layers in this book and I enjoyed learning. The writing is bold and full of foreshadowing and I really enjoyed it.  The ending left me shocked! I can't wait to continue this series.