Chapter 1 Summary

"The Christopher Killer" by Alane Ferguson is a forensic mystery novel about Cameryn, a seventeen-year-old girl who begins to work as the assistant to the county coroner, her dad. When Cameryn is called to aid in the autopsy of her friend who happens to be the recent victim of the serial killer known as the Christopher Killer, her dedication to finding justice puts Cameryn's life in danger. "The Christopher Killer" is an intriguing and entertaining forensic novel that is sure to capture readers' attention.

Cameryn's father and country coroner, Patrick discusses a death over the phone while Cameryn and Mammaw continue their morning routine. Patrick is quite rude to Deputy Crowley because he thinks the boy should mind his own business. As Cameryn thinks about the scene her father will soon process, she and Mammaw get into an argument because Mammaw disapproves of...