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" A good read. This is my second Steven Havill book but the first of the Posadas County mysteries. Under sheriff Bill Gastner is an interesting hero: an overweight grandfather who doesn't get enough sleep. The mystery starts with a fatal car crash involving teenagers and a kilo of cocaine. One thing leads to another with an exciting conclusion. "
- Mary, 2/18/2014
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" I really enjoyed this book. The mystery is interesting although not too hard to figure out (at least I did which is unusual). However the protagonist is wonderful. It's great to see a 60 something man not grouching about the "young whipper-snapper", instead encouraging the young to learn from him. I'll be reading the rest of the stories in this series. "
- Patty, 2/12/2014
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" The cast of characters in the Posada Country stories would make for a great TV series. I'd never heard of this author and stumbled upon his books looking through the discount area of a site. Another author who writes just as good as a Grisham but gets none of the hype. You'll love all these books and wonder why Hollywood doesn't create more interesting content with gold like this waiting to be panned. "
- Von, 2/12/2014
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" A good story about a small town and an aging cop. He not only dealing with the crimes, but also his health and if he can still do the job. Good book I thought. "
- P.e.lolo, 2/11/2014
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" Set in Posadas County, New Mexico, it's the first book in a terrific police procedural series featuring Undersheriff Bill Gastner and Deputy Estelle Reyes. "
- Lesa, 1/31/2014
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" Engaging characters and plot. Will definitely read more in the series. "
- Melissa, 1/19/2014
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" Good first mystery by author. "
- Al, 1/2/2014
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" I really did not expect to like this book when I picked it up but it "knocked my socks off." It was a terrific read and I plan to the others in the series "
- Robin, 1/1/2014
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" Actually mystery #1 "
- Elizabeth, 12/25/2013
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" I'm hooked. So much fun to read. "
- Emma, 11/24/2013
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" Loved it. Even if it is an imaginary county and town in my part of New Mexico. "
- Anisa, 11/20/2013
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" First book I've ready by Steven Havill - will deffo be reading more "
- Helen, 11/11/2013
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" Typical mystery. The main character is hilarious. He is such a curmudgeon. I might read more since they aren't a big time commitment. "
- Megan, 10/7/2013
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" I'm going to go out and find more of these books. Loved it. "
- Gretchen, 9/23/2013
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" Well written characters- the last chapter had me hanging on to the edge of my seat! "
- Gretchen, 7/14/2013
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" I liked the characters and could feel what they were about. I also liked the twists and turns in the semi-lighthearted mystery. I will be reading this author;s other books as well. Good mystery read without the gore. "
- Angel, 6/29/2013
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" Detective fiction in southeastern New Mexico. "
- Susan, 2/15/2013
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" This is a short (195 pages) tight little mystery set in the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico. The writing is fine and the mystery unfolds piece by piece to it's satisfying conclusion. Undersheriff Bill Gastner is crabby smart as a whip. I look forward to reading more of this series. "
- LeeAnne, 9/21/2012
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" Listened to this in audio. I really like thses rural police procedurals. This is the first in the series by Undersheriff Bill Gastner, set in New Mexico. 5 teenagers die in a car accident and drugs are involved. Gastner starts looking into the drug connection. Quite good. "
- Lesley, 7/3/2012
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" Still loving these books! "
- April, 3/11/2012
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" Fictional American Southwest setting featuring Sheriff Gastner and company. "
- Gypsy, 12/17/2011
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" Love riding around the county with the sheriff. In between eating at the don Juan restaurant and solving crime the sheriff is a great character. "
- Jim, 12/14/2011
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" I've just discovered Havill and the Posadas County mysteries. What a great find. Perhaps because I live in Arizona, I find the New Mexico setting so compelling. Great characters, different enough to be fun...not easy for an author in these times. I'm hooked. "
- Susan, 9/5/2011
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" Interesting mystery. Good characters. Will probably read another in the series. "
- Claudia, 8/15/2011
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" Just like previous books in the series...don't want to stop reading! "
- Jane, 6/25/2011
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" Love riding around the county with the sheriff. In between eating at the don Juan restaurant and solving crime the sheriff is a great character.
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- Sampsonti, 3/20/2011
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" This was my first meeting with Undersheriff Bill Gastner and I will read his other adventures.
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- Janet, 8/28/2010
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" Good first mystery by author.
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- Al, 5/25/2010
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" Southern New Mexico sheriff.
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- Alan, 12/7/2009
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" This is a short (195 pages) tight little mystery set in the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico. The writing is fine and the mystery unfolds piece by piece to it's satisfying conclusion. Undersheriff Bill Gastner is crabby smart as a whip. I look forward to reading more of this series.
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- LeeAnne, 8/8/2009
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" I really did not expect to like this book when I picked it up but it "knocked my socks off." It was a terrific read and I plan to the others in the series
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- Robin, 2/14/2009
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" Listened to this in audio. I really like thses rural police procedurals. This is the first in the series by Undersheriff Bill Gastner, set in New Mexico. 5 teenagers die in a car accident and drugs are involved. Gastner starts looking into the drug connection. Quite good.
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- Lesley, 2/10/2009
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" Set in Posadas County, New Mexico, it's the first book in a terrific police procedural series featuring Undersheriff Bill Gastner and Deputy Estelle Reyes.
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- Lesa, 10/10/2008
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