All the Bodies Do

In the scorching summer of 2022, Lake Mead's receding waters reveal a dark secret: bodies long buried are rising to the surface. Someone must be behind bodies buried underwater. Investigative journalist Kate Temperance is determined to uncover the truth behind the murders, but Sofia Gemelli, the ruthless daughter of crime boss Giancarlo Gemelli, threatens her investigation. As Temperance digs deeper into the case, she finds herself entangled in a web of deceit and corruption that leads her from the glamorous Las Vegas Strip to the tranquil vineyards of Oregon. The stakes grow higher with each discovery, and Temperance must confront her mortality to uncover the truth. Will she survive the treacherous journey or become the next victim of All the Bodies Do?

All the Bodies Do by William J. Cook delivers a captivating crime thriller based on actual events within a sophisticated setting that links the present with the past. The narrative follows a female protagonist on a mission to solve a cold case. Kate is elaborately written with a sophisticated background and a strong motivation. But she meets a foe, the daughter of boss Giancarlo Gemelli. The author introduces readers to other intriguing characters, including Harry, a casino owner being taken out by a rival gang, and Bobby, his son, torn between his loyalty to his father and his desire to distance himself from the criminal underworld. The novel offers vivid descriptions of the setting, like the moonlit lake scene where Harry is being held captive by two men, Tom and Bobby, taking him out for “a little swim.” The tension builds steadily in this engaging crime thriller. The deft exploration of themes such as power, loyalty, and identity are balanced by sophisticated family dynamics. William J. Cook skillfully marries crisp, atmospheric writing with emotionally charged scenes to offer an enjoyable reading experience.