‘Highly recommended’ Who Do You Think You Are? magazine The search for a serial killer has never been more desperate. In April 2020, Twin Falls, Idaho is in the grips of a nightmare as a nameless man is kidnapping young women from their own homes and taking them out of the city to kill them. Detective Maria Gonzalez leads the investigation, but has very few leads to pursue. Enter Madison Scott-Barnhart and her team at Venator, an investigative genetic genealogy company, who agree to try and reveal the identity of the murderer. Despite the global pandemic and the personal and professional problems that Madison faces, time is running out to save the fifth potential victim of the killer. The Venator Cold Case series continues with this second novel, a thrilling journey that can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story, but for the best experience start with The Chester Creek Murders . If you enjoyed the suspense and intrigue of that novel, you're sure to love this one. ‘Gripping to the point of being un-put-downable, the core story is fascinating to anyone who enjoys crime novels, and particularly those with an interest in the use of DNA in genealogy research’ Family Tree magazine ‘Goodwin’s best work yet’ GenealogyMagazine.com ‘Once you start reading you won’t want to stop – though that’s what I’ve come to expect from this author. Highly recommended!’ LostCousins ‘I was sad when I finished the book and am looking forward to the next installment’ Jonny Perl, DNA Painter ‘A heck of a romp! Exceedingly well researched and well written…the best genealogy investigation writer in the world’ The Genealogy Guys 'Gripping to the point of being un-put-downable, the core story is fascinating to anyone who enjoys crime novels, and particularly those with an interest in the use of DNA in genealogy research' Family Tree magazine 'Highly recommended' Who Do You Think You Are? magazine 'Once you start reading you won't want to stop - though that's what I've come to expect from this author. Highly recommended!' LostCousins 'I was sad when I finished the book and am looking forward to the next installment' Jonny Perl, DNA Painter 'A heck of a romp! Exceedingly well researched and well written...the best genealogy investigation writer in the world' The Genealogy Guys 'Goodwin's best work yet' GenealogyMagazine 'You really need to grab it yesterday as it does an outstanding job of teaching you the process, but almost without you realizing because it's all wrapped up in a 'What happens next?' story with interlacing plot lines and characters you'll genuinely care about' Megan Smolenyak 'It was difficult to put it down. The reader will want to digest each word since the author describes in detail how the discovery process is accomplished' Family Tree Archaeology 'It's a must-read, especially if you're interested in how DNA evidence is used in investigative genetic genealogy. Nathan's writing is entertaining and informative and prompts readers to think about they can approach their own research' Society of Australian Genealogists 'This is not simply a crime novel with a genealogical twist; it is a masterclass in DNA' West Middlesex Family History Society 'A satisfying blend of murder mystery thriller and realistic DNA-based family history research' Waltham Forest FHS 'Put this great book on your list of must-reads. You'll be glad you did!' Columbia County Historical & Genealogical Society 'Once again, Goodwin has presented a story that combines the techniques of genealogy with all the essential elements of a good mystery' Jefferson County NY Genealogical Society 'Nathan Dylan Godwin's latest novel: The Sawtooth Slayer is a spellbinding page-turner set during the pandemic. The latest DNA research and genealogy techniques are unparalleled in solving this mystery. You will feel as though you are a part of the "Venator" team in this fast passed, well-written novel' James Winston, The Baytown Genealogy Society, Inc. 'Goodwin keeps you glued to the book, so you don't want to put it down' Wayne County Genealogical Society 'Nathan Dylan Goodwin has given us another heart-pounding mystery. Once you dive into this case, you won't be able to put it down' Boulder Genealogical Society 'This mystery is spellbinding to any reader, but especially to those who have an interest in genealogy' Genealogical Society of Rockingham and Stokes Counties 'Another fantastically written page-turner from Nathan Dylan Goodwin' Hertfordshire People 'It's fast-paced and I didn't want it to end' Oakland County Genealogical Society 'My new favorite mystery author is Nathan Dylan Goodwin' Kitty Cooper 'You cannot go wrong spending time reading any of Nathan's books which can be read as stand-alone reads or as a series. The Sawtooth Slayer is a wonderful read on its own and continues smoothly on from the Chester Creek Murders. Now w