A fast-paced thriller by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, featuring the brilliant FBI Special Agent Aloysius Pendergast. The story begins when a large number of severed human feet wash ashore on the beaches of Florida. As Pendergast investigates this bizarre and disturbing mystery, he uncovers a complex criminal conspiracy involving smuggling, organized crime, and murder.

Combining forensic investigation, suspense, and the series' trademark blend of crime and adventure, Crooked River delivers a gripping mystery with plenty of twists and a memorable protagonist.