JUPITER'S BONES A PETER DECKER/RINA LAZARUS NOVEL BY FAYE KELLERMAN

Jupiter's Bones is a 1999 mystery novel by Faye Kellerman, the 11th in the Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus series, focusing on the death of a charismatic cult leader, former astrophysicist Emil Ganz (aka "Father Jupiter"), and the subsequent investigation by LAPD Lieutenant Decker, who must navigate the volatile cult while dealing with family issues. The plot involves a potential murder, a missing acolyte, and a tense standoff at the cult's compound, all while Decker's stepson faces personal challenges.