{"product_id":"ashes-to-ashes-athena-xibalba-9798314954850","title":"Ashes to Ashes","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the shadowy world of insurance fraud and forensic intrigue, \u003cb\u003eRichard \"Slick\" Clark\u003c\/b\u003e is the man you call when the stakes are high and the truth is buried deep. A sharp-witted investigator for Sterling Insurance, Slick has seen it all-blackmail, counterfeiting, murder, and more. But nothing could prepare him for the \u003cb\u003eClaim of the Fleshless Corpse\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a wealthy socialite, \u003cb\u003eAllen Brown\u003c\/b\u003e, is found burned to death in the furnace room of his Westbrook Hills mansion, the case seems like a tragic accident. But Slick's instincts scream foul play. With a \u003cb\u003e$5 million insurance payout\u003c\/b\u003e on the line, Sterling Insurance needs answers-fast. Enter \u003cb\u003eDr. James Schuler\u003c\/b\u003e, a brilliant and enigmatic surgeon with a knack for solving the unsolvable. Together, Slick and Schuler dive into a labyrinth of deception, where nothing is as it seems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs they peel back the layers of the case, they uncover a chilling conspiracy: a meticulously staged death, a charred corpse with a hidden identity, and a web of lies stretching from the elite corridors of Park Avenue to the gritty underbelly of New York City. With forensic science, sharp detective work, and a dash of intuition, Slick and Schuler race against time to expose the truth before the perpetrators vanish with the money-and the evidence goes up in smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAshes to Ashes\u003c\/b\u003e is a gripping noir mystery that blends \u003cb\u003eforensic science\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehard-boiled detective work\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ehigh-stakes drama\u003c\/b\u003e. Perfect for fans of \u003cb\u003eRaymond Chandler\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMichael Connelly\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ePatricia Cornwell\u003c\/b\u003e, this novel will keep you guessing until the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Themes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charred corpse with a shocking secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA million-dollar insurance scam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA detective and a surgeon teaming up to solve an impossible case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA twist-filled plot that explores the dark side of wealth and ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompelling Characters\u003c\/b\u003e: Slick Clark is a razor-sharp, no-nonsense investigator with a knack for cracking tough cases, while Dr. Schuler brings a scientific brilliance that adds depth and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForensic Detail\u003c\/b\u003e: The story dives into the fascinating world of forensic science, from paraffin tests to fingerprint analysis, making it a treat for fans of crime procedurals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwists and Turns\u003c\/b\u003e: Just when you think you've figured it out, the story takes another unexpected turn, keeping you hooked until the very end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Athena Xibalba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798314954850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.11d","brand":"Athena Xibalba","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49166966096127,"sku":"9798314954850","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ashes-to-ashes-athena-xibalba-9798314954850","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}