The Clandestine Coroner — Paul Austin Ardoin

A secret society. A missing body. And a coroner who won't be silenced.This story takes place between the events of The Accused Coroner (Book Seven of The Fenway Stevenson Mysteries) and The Offside Coroner (Book Eight). When a prominent member of a local fraternal order is found dead at the society's headquarters, Coroner Fenway Stevenson is called to the scene-and something feels off from the very beginning.As she digs into the deceased's financials, Fenway uncovers a trail of missing money, forged records, and a potential case of identity theft. The deeper she goes, the more she realizes the secret society is hiding more than just rituals and handshakes-they're hiding the truth. And someone among them will do whatever it takes to keep their secrets buried.Faced with lies, half-truths, and a wall of loyalty stronger than any law, Fenway must decide how far she's willing to push-and how much she's willing to risk. Because the closer she gets to exposing the killer, the clearer it becomes: this was no isolated crime.Tightly paced, smartly written, and packed with tension, The Clandestine Coroner is a gripping novella in the bestselling Fenway Stevenson Mysteries. Perfect for fans of Louise Penny, Melinda Leigh, and Ann Cleeves, this bite-sized installment delivers a full-force dose of forensic suspense and corporate secrets.Start The Clandestine Coroner today and uncover a mystery where power hides behind loyalty, the lies are well-rehearsed, and one coroner refuses to play by anyone's rules.