A psychological mystery rooted in human behavior, environmental conflict, and the edge of intuition.
 
When a decomposed body is discovered in a storm-swollen creek beside a controversial gas pipeline, the question is immediate: accident—or murder? The discovery ignites a political firestorm, drawing in activists, corporate interests, and a grieving father desperate for answers.
 
Psychologist Johanna Kincaid wants no part of it—until that father finds her.
As cleanup crews dredge the site, Johanna applies her expertise in behavioral science alongside a quieter, hard-earned intuitive awareness—one that reveals what others overlook. What emerges is not just motive, but design. The investigation winds through rural backroads and buried alliances—from environmental protestors to pipeline crews—until a darker truth surfaces: someone is shaping the narrative from the shadows.
 
When Johanna’s own daughter joins the forensic DNA tracking team, the case turns personal—and dangerous. The deeper Johanna looks, the clearer it becomes: she’s no longer just investigating the story. She’s part of it. And she may be the next piece someone intends to remove.
 
Set against the high-stakes clash of land, power, and profit, Incident on the Right of Way blends psychological insight with grounded ancestral awareness to expose a timeless motive: greed.
 
Perfect for readers of William Kent Krueger, Anne Hillerman, and Nevada Barr who are drawn to atmospheric mysteries with strong female leads and a subtle, authentic mystical edge.
 
Inside you’ll find:
A psychologically astute, morally grounded heroine
A female-led investigative team
Environmental and corporate conflict rooted in real-world stakes
A slow-burn mystery where intuition is as powerful as evidence
 
Step into the flood. The truth doesn’t stay buried—it rises.