Smokey's back, trying to discover the identity of a gruesomely destroyed corpse. Found in a burned car, it has no head, arms, or legs, and Smokey has the sneaking suspicion it could be the remeains of her ex-sister-in-law. As a former cop, Smokey is an easy choice to take the investigation further by going undercover in the cult world of nefarious business scams and outlaw bikers living on the edge.

Putting evidence together through careful investigation and personal daring, she learns of another murder and finds herself witness to a third. Suddenly Smokey realizes she could be next.

Carcass Trade is a ride through a California you never dreamed of at a temperature you wouldn't believe. It's a search for innocence that's lost and truth that's been forgotten. Among the dusty orange groves and crowded freeways of Southern California, deception is in the breeze. And only Smokey Brandon can clear the air.