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A dead woman’s cherished trinkets become pieces to a terrifying puzzle.

Mickie Lambert creates “digital scrapbooks” for clients, ensuring that precious souvenirs aren’t forgotten or lost. When her latest client, Nadia Denham, a curio shop owner, dies from an apparent suicide, Mickie honors the old woman’s last wish and begins curating her peculiar objets d’art. A music box, a hair clip, a key chain—twelve mementos in all that must have meant so much to Nadia, who collected them on her flea market scavenges across the country.

But these tokens mean a lot to someone else, too. Mickie has been receiving threatening messages to leave Nadia’s past alone.

It’s becoming a mystery Mickie is driven to solve. Who once owned these odd treasures? How did Nadia really come to possess them? Discovering the truth means crossing paths with a long-dormant serial killer and navigating the secrets of a sinister past. One that might, Mickie fears, be inescapably entwined with her own.

In Rachel Howzell Hall's gripping thriller, "These Toxic Things," we are introduced to Mikki Falkner, a relentless investigative journalist determined to uncover the truth behind the suspicious death of her close friend, Alex. As Mikki delves into the murky world of corporate greed and environmental corruption, she finds herself facing unexpected dangers and formidable adversaries who will stop at nothing to silence her.

Set against the backdrop of a small town in North Carolina, "These Toxic Things" explores the devastating consequences of corporate negligence and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets. Mikki's relentless pursuit of justice leads her to uncover a web of deceit that reaches far beyond her initial investigation. As she uncovers the truth, Mikki realizes that the stakes are higher than ever, and she must race against time to expose the corruption before it claims more lives.

With its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and heart-pounding suspense, "These Toxic Things" is a must-read for fans of thrillers and crime fiction. Rachel Howzell Hall expertly weaves together the themes of corporate greed, environmental justice, and the power of one person to make a difference. This novel is a thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of unchecked corporate power and the importance of holding those responsible accountable.