"A Cry from the Dust" by Carrie Stuart Parks

Inspired by how much I liked When Death Draws Near  and Portrait of Vengeance , I decided to go back and read the first couple books in the Gwen Marcey series because my library system has them.  The first book, A Cry from the Dust, came in last week, and I promptly devoured it.  

I like this series so very much!  Gwen Marcey, forensic artist and human lie detector, is a fascinating character with all kinds of foibles, problems, and strengths.  I could see myself be...