Body of Lies - (Eve Duncan) by Iris Johansen (Paperback)

About the Book

Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan is summoned to Baton Rouge to identify the remains of a murder victim. Soon, Eve stumbles into a chilling conspiracy and learns the high-ranking government official who commissioned her may have a deadly secret of his own.

Book Synopsis

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Eve Duncan thought her past was long buried. Until she finds herself tracking a killer so deceptive he leaves no trace behind--except for his victims--in this captivating psychological thriller from renowned author Iris Johansen.

"The story moves so fast, you'll be reading the epilogue before you notice."--People

Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan has been summoned to Baton Rouge by a high-ranking government official to identify the remains of an unknown murder victim. Eve wants nothing to do with the project. She has finally found peace from her own tragic past, living a quiet life with Atlanta detective Joe Quinn and her adopted daughter, Jane. Then a stunning series of seemingly unrelated events turns Eve's new world upside down.

Now, in a special government facility, she takes on the project of identifying the victim's skeleton. But she hasn't even begun when another death occurs. Someone totally ruthless, who can strike anywhere at any time and with seeming immunity, is determined to put a halt to her work, her life, and the lives of those she loves. Eve has stumbled onto a chilling conspiracy. There is only one person who can give her the devastating truth . . . and he's already dead.

Review Quotes

"Filled with explosions, trained killers, intrigues within intrigues . . . It all adds up to one exciting thriller."--Booklist

"A romantic thriller whose humanity keeps the reader rooting for its heroine every step of the way."--Publishers Weekly

"[Johansen] doesn't let her readers down."--The Star-Ledger

About the Author

Iris Johansen is the New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including Killer Dreams, On the Run, Countdown, Firestorm, Fatal Tide, Dead Aim, and No One to Trust. She lives near Atlanta, Georgia.