High on a treacherous canyon wall, a man from the pueblo clings to a ledge. Furiously working to rescue him, Park Ranger Jack Chastain is nearly killed. Now he wants an explanation, and the man refuses to talk.
Jack learns the secret revolves around a death sixteen years before, and a lot more is now at stake. While looking for answers, ghosts from Jack's own past threaten his new life in New Mexico.
When protecting a place loved by many—a national park—competes with the appeal of the rich and powerful, short-term admiration can have lasting consequences. Jack Chastain is forced to choose. Play the suck-up game with the others or protect a Native American man with something to hide.
A mystery in the tradition of national park thrillers and Southwest cultural who-done-its, the likes of Nevada Barr and Tony and Anne Hillerman. A great gift for lovers of national parks and action-packed mysteries. Buy now and enter the world Ranger Jack Chastain fights to protect.
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“What Grisham does for law and the courtroom drama, Mitchell does for national parks and the politics of land and preservation. His behind-the-scenes knowledge of the subculture creates a believable setting that blends seamlessly with the story.” –Isaac Mayo, Developmental Editor.
“An engaging mystery with strong characters and wonderfully authentic setting in the Southwest. Keep your eye on this nascent series.” –Colorado Author’s League, 2015 Award for Mainstream Fiction
High on a treacherous canyon wall, a man from the pueblo clings to a ledge. Furiously working to rescue him, Park Ranger Jack Chastain is nearly killed. Now he wants an explanation, and the man refuses to talk.
Jack learns the secret revolves around a death sixteen years before, and a lot more is now at stake. While looking for answers, ghosts from Jack's own past threaten his new life in New Mexico.
When protecting a place loved by many—a national park—competes with the appeal of the rich and powerful, short-term admiration can have lasting consequences. Jack Chastain is forced to choose. Play the suck-up game with the others or protect a Native American man with something to hide.
A mystery in the tradition of national park thrillers and Southwest cultural who-done-its, the likes of Nevada Barr and Tony and Anne Hillerman. A great gift for lovers of national parks and action-packed mysteries. Buy now and enter the world Ranger Jack Chastain fights to protect.
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“What Grisham does for law and the courtroom drama, Mitchell does for national parks and the politics of land and preservation. His behind-the-scenes knowledge of the subculture creates a believable setting that blends seamlessly with the story.” –Isaac Mayo, Developmental Editor.
“An engaging mystery with strong characters and wonderfully authentic setting in the Southwest. Keep your eye on this nascent series.” –Colorado Author’s League, 2015 Award for Mainstream Fiction
The Height of Secrecy
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940167380950 |
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| Publisher: | Prairie Plum Press |
| Publication date: | 10/01/2014 |
| Sold by: | Draft2Digital |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 404 KB |