Independent Bones

In Carolyn Haines's "Independent Bones," private investigator Sarah Booth Delaney navigates a tense situation in Oxford, Mississippi, where controversy surrounds a fiery visiting professor, Dr. Alala Diakos. As tensions escalate during a protest and a suspicious death occurs, Sarah Booth finds herself questioning the motives of those involved and searching for the true culprit. With suspense and small-town dynamics at play, the story delves into themes of justice, identity, and community conflict.