Markers of Descent

Herman Beasley known as the finest wood craftsman in England enjoys making furniture for the villagers of Barnswallow. But in 1486 Herman's peaceful life takes an unexpected turn. Hundreds of years later Professor William Moore moves from England to Canada where he receives an anonymous package from Barnswallow. Soon he finds himself entangled-along with a determined forensic specialist and a friend-in a complex mystery that began to unravel well before his time. Markers of Descent intertwines the past and present as the characters attempt to solve a centuries-old mystery while humankind hangs in the balance. Lucia Cascioli is a Canadian writer. Spiral her first thriller was named a finalist at the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Her other books include Struck Shifters Letters to the Grave From Scratch to Finish WTF? Tales from the Burbs and The Getaway Book. Lucia lives in the Greater Toronto Area.