J.J. Graves has seen a lot of dead bodies in her line of work... As both the mortician and county coroner for King George County, Virginia, J.J. Graves is no stranger to death. But when a horrific murder rocks the quiet town of Bloody Mary, J.J. and her best friend, Detective Jack Lawson, find themselves hunting a killer whose gruesome methods shock even the most seasoned professionals. A killer's deadly game unfolds... When a renowned mystery novelist arrives in town researching the infamous Bloody Mary Serial Killer for his next bestseller, J.J. suspects his interest might be more than professional. As bodies pile up, each victim harbors dark secrets that link them together in a twisted web of deception, betrayal, and murder. Passions are rising... As J.J. and Jack race to stop the killer, their investigation uncovers shocking connections to J.J.'s own past. J.J. soon realizes she possesses secrets that make her the perfect target in the killer's deadly endgame. In Bloody Mary, everyone has something to hide—and some secrets are worth killing for.