The Christopher Killer (2006) by Alane Ferguson is the first book in the Forensic Mystery series, set in Silverton, Colorado. The story follows 17-year-old Cameryn Mahoney, an aspiring forensic pathologist who begins working as an assistant to her father, the county coroner. When a series of grisly murders strikes the town, Cameryn becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the killings, even as she becomes a target herself. As she investigates, Cameryn suspects various people, including a local deputy and a psychic, but ultimately uncovers shocking truths about the killer. Alongside the mystery, Cameryn grapples with emotional revelations about her estranged mother. The novel blends suspense with personal discovery, and was nominated for an Edgar Award in 2007.
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