The Pot Thief Who Studied Pythagoras (Pot Thief Series #1)

by J Michael Orenduff

Overview

Pot hunter & trader Hubert Schuze knows he should decline the offer of $25,000 from a shady character to steal a pot from a local museum. He may be a pot thief, but he isn't a burglar. But he visits the museum just to see how difficult the job might be. After deciding the museum is impregnable, he returns to his shop where a federal agent is waiting to accuse him of stealing the 1000-year-old pot. When the agent is found dead in a hotel room, theft charges escalate to murder. Hubie must use his strong deductive skills and overcome his weak nerves to solve the murder.
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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781938436000
Publisher:	Aakenbaaken & Kent
Publication date:	06/07/2012
Series:	Pot Thief Series , #1
Pages:	262
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.59(d)

About the Author

J. Michael Orenduff grew up in a house so close to the Rio Grande that he could Frisbee a tortilla into Mexico from his backyard. While studying for an MA at the University of New Mexico, he worked during the summer as a volunteer teacher at one of the nearby pueblos. After receiving a PhD from Tulane University, he became a professor. He went on to serve as president of New Mexico State University.

Orenduff took early retirement from higher education to write his award-winning Pot Thief murder mysteries, which combine archaeology and philosophy with humor and mystery. Among the author’s many accolades are the Lefty Award for best humorous mystery, the Epic Award for best mystery or suspense ebook, and the New Mexico Book Award for best mystery or suspense fiction. His books have been described by the Baltimore Sun as “funny at a very high intellectual level” and “deliciously delightful,” and by the El Paso Times as “the perfect fusion of murder, mayhem and margaritas.”

Editorial Reviews

Winner of the 2007 Dark Oak Mystery Contest

“Fresh and witty, reminiscent of sparkling Thirties screwball comedies.” —Lou Allin, author of Man Corn Murders

“The Pot Thief Who Studied Pythagoras has all the components of a great read—an intricate plot, quirky characters, crackling dialog, and a surprise ending. What’s more, Orenduff successfully captures the essence of New Mexico through humor, romance, and even a little philosophical musing. New Mexico’s rich history, people, food, and landscape come alive on its pages.” —Bill Richardson, former governor of New Mexico

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