Written for young readers (6 years through adolescent), Claire Carter, forensic anthropologist, and her 10-year-old niece, Penelope, anthropologist in training, visit a small town in western Louisiana to assist law enforcement in resolving the mystery of human bones that have been found at the edge of Skull Lake. Along the way, Penelope learns about geography and history of Louisiana. Drawings at the beginning of each chapter offer visual puzzles to aid in resolving the mystery. Readers learn skeletal anatomy and forensic techniques. a glossary is included.