Maidens of the Cave: A Novel

From TikTok sensation Lloyd Devereux Richards, author of Stone Maidens, comes the next pulse-pounding thriller in which FBI agent Christine Prusik races to track down a serial killer who leaves a peculiar mark on his victims

Forensic anthropologist Christine Prusik has a knack for solving the most unusual cases—and for bending the rules in the process.

When the bodies of young women start appearing in the caves of Indiana and Illinois, Christine immediately jumps into action. But her Chicago field office is undergoing a reorganization, and the boys’ club at the top seem more interested in getting all the paperwork in order than solving the murders.

Christine isn’t going to let a little red tape stop her, and when she discovers that all the bodies have the same mysterious pin-sized bruise on the back of their necks, she realizes she’ll have to confront her own inner demons to find the killer. 

"Pulse-pounding thriller" - The National Examiner on Maidens of the Cave

“[A] deftly crafted and compelling read from beginning to end. Offering more unexpected plot twists and turns that a Coney Island roller coaster, Maidens of the Cave is a terrific read and a welcome addition to community library Contemporary Mystery/Suspense collections.” - Midwest Book Review on Maidens of the Cave