A Ritual Crime Thriller Uncovers Secrets Buried in Time
The Token Murders blends investigation, ritual, and memory into a chilling, thought-provoking mystery
Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 12th May 2026 – Author J.P. Rigdon announces the release of his debut novel, The Token Murders, a literary crime thriller that merges investigative suspense with ancient ritual and psychological depth. Now available to readers who enjoy crime fiction, mystery, and thought-provoking narratives, the book introduces a chilling case where history is not buried—it is reenacted.
Written as a layered crime investigation, the novel follows Detective Hawk as he uncovers a series of staged murders marked by ritual symbols, including spirals and bone tokens, each carrying an unsettling message: “You left us.” What begins as a forensic case quickly expands into so...
