Murder on the Lake of Fire (Mourning Dove Mysteries #1) by author Mikel J. Wilson...Another Mystery set in Tennessee

Murder on the Lake of Fire (Mourning Dove Mysteries #1) by author Mikel J. Wilson features Emory Rome a young special agent for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. He and his partner Wayne is given a strange case in Emory's hometown. Emory does not want to go back to Barter Ridge but has no choice. One of the surprises is Emory’s adoptive father is the sheriff of Barter Ridge so together they work on the case of the burned body of Brett Algarotti. Emory is faced with another suspicious character, private investigator Jeff Woodard. This guy seems to be everywhere and inserts himself into the investigation.
What is the link or motive which ties a beautiful young student who catches fire while ice skating on a pond and later to the death of her trainer as he is talking with Emory and Jeff? What is causing victims catch fire and burn to their death in moments?
As Emory investigates this case and spends more time with Jeff they decide if they share information it could bring faster results to solving the murders. As the case progresses, Emory has to deal with being drugged and then later he must answer some personal questions for himself and make some decisions.
(* Adult Situations)

"A Firey Sunset"

Photo by Diane Lochala