Michael Rigg takes the reader deep into the world of forensic pathology and the complicated political realm of the coroner’s office. His main character’s desire to “find the truth” is the driving force which leads him into a complex web of political corruption and hidden motives. In so doing, he must be true to the “ghosts” of his own past and give them a voice so that future victims have a hope of justice. Voices of the Elysian Fields is a complex tale of family, greed, corruption, and, in the end, justice.

—Rebecca Barrett, author of The Rat Catcher

Passions run high in the Crescent City. Forensic pathologist Jonathan Gray is fighting his own private battles, but so is everyone else. Can he pull them together when a whirlwind of forensic science must shred an avalanche of politics, corruption and murder? Michael Rigg’s Voices of the Elysian Fields keeps you riveted on the way to that answer.

—Lisa Black, NYT Bestselling author of the Gardiner & Renner series

Atmospheric, suspenseful, and propulsive, Voices of the Elysian Fields is must-read, especially for readers who love mysteries set in the Big Easy. New Orleans coroner Jonathan Gray is a complex and deeply sympathetic protagonist haunted by a personal tragedy that instead of undoing him, propels him past doubts and indecision to fight corruption even when it endangers his life. Author Rigg’s passion for the Crescent City shines through every page as he balances both the beautiful and dark sides of America’s most unique city, creating a truly immersive experience for readers — one I eagerly look forward to revisiting in future novels featuring Coroner Gray and his compelling cast of coworkers.

—Ellen Byron, USA Today Best Selling & Agatha Award-Winning Author

Voices of Elysian Fields is a multi-layered mystery of rare depth and intrigue. Michael Rigg has fashioned a beautifully crafted tale where each revelation uncovers not just secrets, but the very essence of human nature, weaving together complex characters, multiple plot-lines, and hidden motives to keep readers guessing until the final page. As vibrant and drenched in color as the city of New Orleans in which the book is set, this is a major debut.

—Jon Land, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author

“Rigg captures the mood, the atmosphere, the taste and smell of New Orleans and builds a suspenseful story from one of the few cops in the city who believes police are seriously meant to serve their community. Come visit the Big Easy and be prepared for some serious bumps along the way.”

—Don Bruns, USA Today bestselling author of the New Orleans-based Quentin Archer mysteries and editor and contributor, Bat Out of Hell

Followed by the mysterious death of his mentor and the apparent murder-suicide of an elderly couple, New Orleans’ Deputy Coroner Jonathan Gray must navigate the dangers of the city’s corruption to solve the seemingly unrelated crimes, and stay alive. Voices of the Elysian Fields is what a thriller should be.

—DP Lyle, award-winning author of the Jake Longly and Cain/Harper thriller series and co-creator of the Outliers Writing University

Michael Rigg’s debut medical/legal thriller, Voices of the Elysian Fields, is as twisty and seedy as some of the famous streets and back alleys of New Orleans. Thrust into the role of Coroner when his predecessor dies mysteriously, Dr. Jonathan Gray is faced with a rash of murders and assaults that Rigg masterfully untangles to create a deadly tale of betrayal and greed.

—Heather Weidner, Author of the Jules Keene Glamping Mysteries