Sam Casey

In a world where the whispers of the past collide with the gritty pulse of modern-day Chicago, Detective Sam Casey holds a unique power: she can commune with the dead. Navigating the bustling streets of the Windy City, her gift is both a blessing and a curse, pulling her into the hidden truths behind unsolved mysteries and long-buried secrets. When the remains of a Korean War soldier are discovered inside a concrete pillar, the clock is ticking as Sam races against time to uncover the haunting narrative left behind, all while confronting chilling forces that threaten her very existence. As she delves deeper into the shadows of the soldier's life, Sam must face her own demons and decide how far she's willing to go to seek justice, balancing her empathy for the lost souls against the perilous risks that surround her. With each revelation, the dead speak louder, pulling Sam into a web of intrigue that challenges her sanity and her purpose. Join Sam Casey in a series where the past is not easily laid to rest, and every case unearths a new layer of complexity—where the dead may have stories worth dying for and are more than just echoes of despair. Will she uncover the truth before it leads her into darkness? Dive into the riveting first book of S.D. Tooley's *Sam Casey* series, and explore a world where the mysteries of the dead intertwine with the living in ways you never thought possible.