The Bodies on Horse Heaven Hill

A Thomas Austin Crime Thriller, Book 12

By: D.D. Black

Narrated by: Joe Hempel

Nothing can stay buried forever…

When the skeletal remains of a long-missing woman are unearthed in the rolling vineyards of Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills, Detective Thomas Austin is pulled into a case with eerie echoes of the past. The land belongs to one of the region’s most prestigious wineries, and the discovery threatens to shake the industry to its core.

Who was she? Why was she murdered? And who buried her beneath the twisting vines of Cabernet Sauvignon?

At the same time, across the Puget Sound, a woman vanishes after boarding a cruise ship heading north from Seattle. No sign of struggle. No witnesses. Just an empty seat and a name on the manifest.

Two cases. No connection.

Until Thomas Austin finds one.

From the misty shores of Kitsap County to the sunbaked hills of wine country, Austin chases a truth that refuses to stay buried. Each answer leads to another question. Each secret comes with a warning.

Some things were never meant to be uncovered.

And someone is watching to make sure they stay that way.

Series List (can be listened to in any order):
Book 1: The Bones at Point No Point
Book 2: The Shadows of Pike Place
Book 3: The Fallen of Foulweather Bluff
Book 4: The Horror at Murden Cove
Book 5: The Terror in the Emerald City
Book 6: The Drowning at Dyes Inlet
Book 7: The Nightmare at Manhattan Beach
Book 8: The Silence at Mystery Bay
Book 9: The Darkness at Deception Pass
Book 10: The Vanishing at Opal Creek
Book 11: The Secrets of Second Beach
Book 12: The Bodies on Horse Heaven Hill

©2025 D.D. Black (P)2026 D.D. Black

Great story

I love that I kept thinking the story was almost over but then something exciting would happen and I could enjoy for a bit longer and a bit longer…

Another good adventure from DD Black

Interesting story, good narration, and I stayed entertained throughout. all of my favorite characters were there and then some new ones. I am a big fan of DD Black.

Thomas Austin

I enjoyed listening to this book. I never know where the cases will go. I'm looking forward to more in this series. The narration is great!

Love this series!

Great story and characters - including the corgi! I hope
There will be more Tom Austin books in the future.

Great story! some pronunciations drove me a teeny bit nuts!

Great story! Some of the pronunciation drove me a bit mad. I listen while I work and I yelled "It's Tucson, not Tuck son" Like 2song without the g.
I love this narrator but it drove me nuts. Glad there weren't too many crazy PNW names for his sake. I'd love to hear Enumclaw later. DD, another hit!congrats💜