Billy Boyle is a veteran forensic anthropologist who’s pulled back into active duty in the post-9/11 United States as part of James R. Benn’s “Billy Boyle” series. The books blend crime fiction with historical detail, offering a gritty, realistic portrayal of Boyle’s investigations involving Cold War-era espionage and covert operations. With a distinctive blend of procedural investigation and suspenseful intrigue, the series explores the lingering shadows of the past.