to dust is a modern adult murder-mystery fairly tale that calls attention to the real crime of sex trafficking and the belief in a divine judge. A tough Black female detective galvanizes three retirees who take immediate action that links them to missing persons and possible murders. The tale treads lightly on God's prerogative as judge and executioner, an alternative to in-ground burial, a creation myth, interfaith tendencies and belief in a loving, just and wrathful Creator.