Traumatized by a recent life-or-death investigation, Sharon McCone flees to her ranch in California’s high desert country to contemplate her future. Deep depression shadows her days and nights, and a chance encounter with a troubled, highly secretive Native American woman begins to haunt her dreams. Even though she is determined not to investigate anything during her stay, McCone is drawn into the plight of the young woman and her dysfunctional family. A murder and traces of violence at a deserted resort lead her across the desert and into Nevada, and finally to a remote and isolated ranch, where danger lies closer than she expects...
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"This book was recommended to me by a friend of mine, and I'm glad he turned me onto it. Bartimaeus is wonderfully snarky, and his wry outlook and sardonic running commentary add pure fun to the narrative. A wickedly, wonderfully, witty read for all ages."
— Todd (4 out of 5 stars)
“Muller’s series launched the modern hard-boiled female detective, and it has been setting a gold standard for the subgenre for more than thirty years. Fortunately, the end isn’t in sight quite yet.”
— Booklist (starred review)“Laura Hicks gives us the strong narration we need to believe in the power of detective Sharon McCone…The story has a large cast of characters, but Hicks shows a gift for differentiating and insightfully presenting each one in a series of vignettes that add to this high-speed adventure.”
— AudioFile“A crisply-woven plot”
— Kirkus Reviews" If you think THIS book is great (like bacon) read the rest of the trilogy. The second book is twice as good as this one, and the third one is twice as good as the second one. :) "
— Aaron, 2/6/2014" I absolutely loved this book. Bartimaeus! So much love! "
— Peggy, 2/5/2014" When Raz was in junior high, he and I read the Bartimaeus trilogy together. I enjoyed it, especially reading together. There is a fake Bartimaeus movie trailer available on YouTube that uses footage from Pan's Labyrinth - quite humorous. "
— Kristi, 11/21/2013" Very fun book. Liked the style and the voice. Enjoyed the plot as well as the feel of the book. Was just what I was looking for. Look forward to getting and reading the next one. "
— Emilia, 11/15/2013" Ten times better than Harry Potter. "
— Kent, 8/16/2013" Good read with the kids! "
— Courtney, 7/28/2013" got better at the end "
— Mackenzie, 5/27/2013" This was a fun read! Better than Harry Potter because it's not trying to "do" too much and isn't so "punny." "
— Jessica, 4/25/2013" This is whole serious is wonderfully hilarious, as I never thought books could be. "
— Scott, 10/4/2012" Loved the sense of humor and fast action of this book. Though the somewhat dark humor was what made it really great. "
— Edward, 4/26/2012" This was a strange experience. About halfway through, I cared so little about the characters I just stopped reading. "
— Bjørnar, 12/7/2011Marcia Muller is a New York Times bestselling author and creator of the critically acclaimed series starring private investigator Sharon McCone. She has also written many short stories. She has won six Anthony Awards, a Shamus Award, and is also the recipient of the Private Eye Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award as well as the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award, their highest accolade.
Laura Hicks is an Obie Award–winning actress who has appeared on Broadway, off Broadway, and in regional theater, film, and television. A native New Yorker and a Juilliard graduate, she has performed throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Australia, Austria, Italy, and Ireland.