Booklist praises this novel from Edgar Award Finalist James Hime, calling it "one of the most impressive mystery debuts in years." Sissy Fletcher, the preacher's daughter, disappeared 10 years ago. But now her body has been found by some men drilling for oil. Dewey Sharpe, the sheriff of Washington County, Texas, doesn't have much time to find her killer and salvage his bid for re-election.
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"Definitely a fun read. Lots of local small town Texas characters including a retired Texas Ranger, a black Deputy Sheriff, ared-neck preacher and a big-bellied sheriff of Brenham, Texas. Are there any Texas sheriffs without big bellies?" — Richard (4 out of 5 stars)
"Definitely a fun read. Lots of local small town Texas characters including a retired Texas Ranger, a black Deputy Sheriff, ared-neck preacher and a big-bellied sheriff of Brenham, Texas. Are there any Texas sheriffs without big bellies?"
" read at ccp in late 2010 "
" Good fiction with interesting and well developed characters. The book was hard to put down. "
" One of the best mysteries I've read in a long time...and such clever dry humor it made me laugh out loud. "
" An interesting and captivating book. This murder mystery is well twined with the lives of the characters, and the who done it, is very reasonable and believable. Was a very good story Jeremiah is like John Wayne. "
" Good story just took too long to tell. "
" Another book to which I listened, versus reading. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Takes place in Texas - feels authentic. Characters are well-drawn and the plot keeps you guessing. "
James Hime is a writer and entrepreneur who lives in Texas with his beloved wife of thirty-nine years. Jim is a proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He loves reading great writers and running long distance.
Ed Sala has narrated dozens of audio books throughout his career. His readings include Harlan Coben’s Tell No One, Stephen Sears’ Gettysburg, and Cormac MacCarthy’s Outer Dark.
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