Bog Queen

When a remarkably preserved body is unearthed from a peat bog in northwest England, American forensic anthropologist Agnes is called in to investigate. The remains date back over two thousand years, yet the corpse is eerily intact—sparking a storm of interest that reaches far beyond the academic.

Archaeologists, peat harvesters, environmentalists, and neo-pagans all lay claim to the bog and its secrets. Some see a scientific treasure, others a sacred burial ground, and still others a battleground in the fight against climate change. As tensions rise, Agnes must navigate the growing conflict—while confronting the personal sacrifices she’s made in pursuit of a solitary, orderly life.

But the bog holds more than bones. It is a living archive, steeped in mystery and memory, whispering stories across millennia.

Shifting between the uncertainties of post-Brexit Britain and the Roman-shadowed Iron Age, Bog Queen is a haunting, atmospheric novel of ancient echoes and modern urgency. In this richly layered tale of two extraordinary women—divided by centuries, united by vision—past and present collide in a landscape as treacherous as it is transformative.