This series follows the gripping investigations of a dedicated police detective working in Spokane, Washington. Each installment delves into complex criminal cases that challenge her investigative skills and personal resolve. Readers are drawn into the gritty realism of law enforcement and the intricate puzzles of crime-solving.
In Over Tumbled Graves, Jess Walter, National Book Award finalist and author of Citizen Vince and The Zero, confronts our fascination with pathology and murder. A thriller of extraordinary depth and dimension, Over Tumbled Graves follows Caroline Mabry, a Spokane police detective searching for a serial murderer.
The narrative unfolds as Caroline Mabry, a fatigued Spokane police detective, interacts with a charming yet unstable derelict who wishes to confess in writing. Over the next forty-eight hours, he reveals a complex story that intertwines themes of obsession, revenge, and the connections between two men's lives, offering a haunting reflection on both youth and adulthood. This unique confession blurs the lines between crime and personal history, drawing Caroline deeper into a web of intrigue and emotional depth.