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

Robby O'Malley is dead. Jonathan Gray must step into the shoes of his mentor and friend as the Chief Coroner of Orleans Parish on that same chill December night to deal with a murder/suicide of a prominent Garden District couple. But things aren't what they seem. Michael Rigg has woven a complex web of political corruption, family greed, and betrayal. And he has created a hero of quiet conviction and deep moral courage. -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

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 medical/legal thriller, Voices of the Elysian Fields, is as twisty as the famous streets and seedy back alleys of New Orleans. Thrust into the role of Coroner when his predecessor dies mysteriously, Dr. Jonathan Gray is faced with an onslaught of murders and assaults that Rigg masterfully weaves into a deadly tale of betrayal and greed. -Heather Weidner, Author of the Jules Keene Glamping Mysteries