Fragments of Fear

Award-winning suspense author and FBI-certified forensic artist Carrie Stuart Parks brings her real-life expertise to every page in this thriller, featuring well-drawn characters, forensic intrigue, heartfelt romance, and a touch of humor. Evelyn McTavish's world came crashing down with the suicide of her fiancé. As she struggles to put her life back together and make a living from her art, she receives a call that her dog is about to be destroyed at the pound. Except she doesn't own a dog. The shelter is adamant that the microchip embedded in the canine with her name and address makes it hers. Evelyn recognizes the dog as one owned by archaeologist John Coyote because she was commissioned to draw the two of them. The simple solution is to return the dog to his owner--but she arrives only to discover John's murdered body. As Evelyn herself becomes a target, she crosses paths with undercover FBI agent Sawyer Price. The more he gets to know her, the more personally invested he becomes in keeping her safe. Together, they're desperate to find the links between so many disparate pieces. Stolen art. A New Mexico archaeological dig. An abandoned dog. And a secret that's worth killing for. And the clock is ticking. Set against the striking backdrop of the American Southwest, Fragments of Fear weaves together forensic detail, archaeology, art, and suspense in a masterfully layered mystery. With unexpected twists, endearing characters, and themes of healing, courage, and trust, Parks delivers a page-turning story that keeps readers guessing until the very end.