Los Angeles homicide detective Tanner Davis returns to rustic Refuge, NV, on the eastern slopes of the Sierras, when his 86-year-old uncle Lorne is found dead on his ranch. Tanner assumes Lorne died of natural causes, but when complications regarding Lorne's will arise and his bequest to the National Ranch Conservancy is called into question, the situation changes. Soon Tanner and conservancy rep Shaye Townsend are thrown together as they try to sort things out—and Lorne's suspicious death is foremost on their minds. VERDICT Smart, realistic characters, a beautifully described setting, a cultural/economic issue that deserves to be highlighted, and an intriguing puzzle meld into a riveting mystery that won't disappoint. Lowell (Death Echo) lives in the Sierra Nevadas.
Praise for Dangerous Refuge “Smart, realistic characters, a beautifully described setting, a cultural/economic issue that deserves to be highlighted, and an intriguing puzzle meld into a riveting mystery that won’t disappoint.” — Library Journal
“You know when you pick up an Elizabeth Lowell book, you’re going to get strong characters, a vivid setting and a thrilling story.” — USA Today
“the characters ring true, and the action concludes with an exciting chase through a desolate Sierra Nevada terrain of abandoned mine shafts and aborted dreams.” — Publishers Weekly
“Elizabeth Lowell is great!” — Johanna Lindsey
“This author delivers pure, undiluted excitement.” — Jayne Ann Krentz
“Romantic suspense at its best.” — Booklist
“A law unto herself in the world of romance.” — Amanda Quick
Elizabeth Lowell is great!
This author delivers pure, undiluted excitement.
You know when you pick up an Elizabeth Lowell book, you’re going to get strong characters, a vivid setting and a thrilling story.
A law unto herself in the world of romance.
Romantic suspense at its best.
Romantic suspense at its best.
You know when you pick up an Elizabeth Lowell book, you’re going to get strong characters, a vivid setting and a thrilling story.
Elizabeth Lowell is great!
When Tanner Davis gets word that his Uncle Lorne has passed away, he’s thrown into a tangled dispute over land ownership and an unexpected romance. Shaye works for the environmental conservancy Lorne had planned to deed his land to—until he changed his mind at the last minute. Suspecting foul play, Tanner and Shaye become caught up in a web of danger and attraction. Betsy Zajko’s pleasant, deep voice fits the characters. She adds the right amount of tension to her narration, which reflects the conflict between the ranchers and the conservancy as well as the complicated feelings between Tanner and Shaye. Great pacing and dialogue make for a suspenseful listen with a pleasing balance of romance. S.B.T. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine
When Tanner Davis gets word that his Uncle Lorne has passed away, he’s thrown into a tangled dispute over land ownership and an unexpected romance. Shaye works for the environmental conservancy Lorne had planned to deed his land to—until he changed his mind at the last minute. Suspecting foul play, Tanner and Shaye become caught up in a web of danger and attraction. Betsy Zajko’s pleasant, deep voice fits the characters. She adds the right amount of tension to her narration, which reflects the conflict between the ranchers and the conservancy as well as the complicated feelings between Tanner and Shaye. Great pacing and dialogue make for a suspenseful listen with a pleasing balance of romance. S.B.T. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine
