The Butcher Legacy
The thrilling third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dr. Wren Muller series from Alaina Urquhart
Two months after the life-altering events of The Butcher Game, Wren is back in the place she knows best: the New Orleans morgue. She buries herself in routine, surrounded by both familiar and new company, John Leroux and Maya Rodriguez, trying to convince herself that normalcy can be rebuilt. But in the weeks leading up to Halloween, shadows begin to move again as young girls vanish in both cities where Jeremy Rose once ran rampant.
Hundreds of miles away, the pastor to a close-knit congregation in Massachusetts Philip Trudeau is back behind the pulpit. But beneath his practiced composure lies something sinister—gruesome secrets and a hunger that did not die when Jeremy was caged.
With Jeremy behind bars and Philip suddenly nowhere to be found, Wren and Leroux must mobilize, and this twisted triangle clashes at every turn. The Butcher Legacy is a relentless, page-turning descent into the dark.
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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 two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
