The Butcher and the Wren
From the co-host of chart-topping true crime podcast Morbid, a thrilling debut novel told from the dueling perspectives of a notorious serial killer and the medical examiner following where his trail of victims leads
Something dark is lurking in the Louisiana bayou: a methodical killer with a penchant for medical experimentation is hard at work completing his most harrowing crime yet, taunting the authorities who desperately try to catch up.
But forensic pathologist Dr. Wren Muller is the best there is. Armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of historical crimes, and years of experience working in the Medical Examiner's office, she's never encountered a case she couldn't solve. Until now. Case after case is piling up on Wren's examination table, and soon she is sucked into an all-consuming cat-and-mouse chase with a brutal murderer getting more brazen by the day.
An addictive read with straight-from-the-morgue details only an autopsy technician could provide, The Butcher and the Wren promises to ensnare all who enter.
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Alaina Urquhart
Alaina Urquhart doesn't just write suspenseful thrillers—she brings readers face-to-face with the dark, unflinching reality of crime and the chilling psychology behind it. Known for her work on Morbid: A True Crime Podcast alongside her niece, Ash Kelley, Alaina’s storytelling comes from a place of raw experience, informed by her background as an autopsy technician. This unique blend of scientific insight and macabre curiosity makes her writing stand out in the thriller genre.
Dr. Wren Muller
In the heart of New Orleans, where secrets are buried beneath the surface and the line between life and death is razor-thin, Dr. Wren Muller stands as both an investigator and a reluctant hero. In a world where the grisliest crimes often remain unsolved, Wren’s work as a forensic pathologist brings her face-to-face with the darkest sides of human nature. But as she uncovers the brutal truth behind the bodies on her table, she also finds herself entangled in a deadly game with a serial killer whose methods are as chilling as they are ingenious.
Dr. Wren Muller consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
