I am prefacing with apologies to Nathan, like a couple of others blog this has remained unpublished for some time.....
For those that are uninitiated into the works of Nathan Dylan Goodwin, I will introduce this entry by saying he writes different types of fictional work. I have read two of these types, one is the Forensic Genealogist series where you travel with Morton, the other is the Venator Cold Case series.
This review is on the second book in the Venator Cold Case series. I will note however, that if you are at all interested in genealogy/family history and DNA you will enjoy Nathan's books!
Also be aware that Nathan Dylan Goodwin also has several Nonfiction books to his credit!
I would suggest that you read The Chester Creek Murders first, as it will set up the characters that continue with their lives in this new offering. However, if you don't you would still find this a very good read.
The Sawtooth Slayer is set in America during April 2020, during Covid pandemic restrictions. It begins with a current murder crime scene at Twin Falls Idaho, that appears to be yet another victim of a serial killer. The police engage the services of Venator, the investigative genealogy company based in Utah to assist to locate the perpetrator before another victim is added to the count using DNA.
Throughout the novel Nathan is able to weave the Venator's staff personal & work lives with details of the crime they are investigating perfectly to deliver a story that is hard to put down. Simultaneously enlightening the novice reader, somewhat, to how DNA clustering is used to join the DNA dots! (Not that it will make it any easier for those of us new to DNA, but interesting still).
Here is the link to Nathan's site
Genealogical Mystery Crime Novelist | Nathan Dylan Goodwin
I would welcome feedback on what you thought of his works so feel free to leave a comment!
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