The Theory Of Death

A body of a nude man is found deep within the woods of the quiet town of Greenbury. The death appears to be a suicide --... (more)

A body of a nude man is found deep within the woods of the quiet town of Greenbury. The death appears to be a suicide -- single shot to the head, the gun by his side. But until the coroner's ruling, the scene must be treated as a suspicious crime. Without any personal effects near the body, Decker must dig to uncover his identity, a task made difficult by the department's tight budget and limited personnel. Luckily, Decker gets some unexpected help when his friend and former Greenbury colleague Tyler McAdams calls, looking for a quiet place to study for his law finals. The investigation takes Decker and McAdams to Kneed Loft College, where they must penetrate the indecipherable upper echelons of mathematics and mathematical prodigies. (less)