Jeffrey Finds a Dead Body

Jeffrey Finds a Dead Body is a darkly humorous yet educational story that follows a curious boy who stumbles upon something unexpected in the woods.

What begins as childhood curiosity turns into a journey through the real science of death, decomposition, and forensic investigation. Along the way, readers learn about rigor mortis, livor mortis, insect activity, DNA testing, forensic pathology, and identification — all presented in a simple, approachable, illustrated format.

This book blends gentle dark humor with real forensic education, showing that curiosity can lead to knowledge — and knowledge can lead to purpose.

Sometimes, a kid becomes a death investigator.