Susan schreibt wie ein Wüstenwind, ihre Worte wehen durch die weiten Landschaften des amerikanischen Südwestens. Ihre Ben Pecos-Reihe bietet einen fesselnden Einblick in das Herz New Mexicos und verwebt Geschichten, die ebenso geheimnisvoll und eindringlich sind wie das Land selbst. Mit ihrer unverwechselbaren Prosa erkundet sie die verborgenen Strömungen der menschlichen Natur vor der Kulisse atemberaubender Kulissen. Machen Sie sich bereit, in eine Welt entführt zu werden, in der das Gewöhnliche auf das Außergewöhnliche trifft.
The story revolves around Dan Mahoney, who is delving into an insurance claim while his private-eye wife investigates a suspected suicide that she believes to be a murder. As their individual cases unfold, unexpected connections emerge, leading to surprising revelations. This crime fiction is rich with twists and turns, keeping readers engaged with its intricate plot and dynamic character interactions.
At sixty, Shelly Sinclair faces a life-altering challenge when her husband of 35 years announces his engagement to someone else. Navigating the complexities of starting anew, she must confront her feelings of loneliness and uncertainty. The story explores Shelly's journey of self-discovery as she learns to embrace change and redefine her life on her own terms, seeking fulfillment and independence in a world that feels unfamiliar.
Set against the backdrop of the 1918 pandemic, Constance Warkentine faces the dual loss of her parents and her family's farm due to her father's stringent will. With limited time to secure her future, she must find a husband or risk being sent to a religious order. This urgent quest for love and stability highlights her resilience and determination in a world turned upside down by tragedy.
The story follows psychologist Ben Pecos as he embarks on a road trip with his troubled ward, Nathan Yazzi, after the boy's expulsion from school. Their journey leads them to Spearfish, South Dakota, where they become entangled in a local mystery involving the suspicious death of a man initially believed to be a Lakota Sun Dancer. As the sheriff's investigation zeroes in on Ben, secrets unravel, revealing that the deceased was neither Lakota nor a Sun Dancer, complicating the case further and challenging Ben's resolve.
In the aftermath of a tragic hot air balloon crash that claims her husband's life, newlywed Pauly Caton is left grappling with shock and grief. The only survivor is a mysterious, naked child who flees the scene, adding to Pauly's turmoil. Seeking solace, she turns to her vibrant grandmother, a carnival owner, who becomes a pivotal source of support as Pauly navigates her overwhelming loss and the enigma surrounding the child.
Ben Pecos takes a transfer to Florida for his job as a psychologist with the Indian Health Service. His first assignment in St. Augustine puts him right in the middle of a terrifying case where a student has brought a gun to school and threatened his teacher. Ben works with both the troubled eight-year-old and the traumatized teacher, Maureen Beltzer. When Mo is offered a new job with the botanical garden at the prestigious Whitney Labs, she jumps at the chance to get out of teaching, little knowing that cataloging and photographing rare orchids may actually involve more danger than her pint-sized adversary ever dreamed of inflicting
Tewa Pueblo in New Mexico liegt auf kargem Land. Die Eröffnung eines Spielkasinos verspricht Reichtum - doch um welchen Preis? Die Älteren, die die Traditionen noch kennen, sind skeptisch. Ben Pecos, Praktikant beim Indianischen Gesundheitsdienst, hat ganz andere Sorgen. Im Pueblo leiden immer mehr Menschen an einer mysteriösen Krankheit, die zum Tod führt. Zusammen mit der Reporterin Julie Conlin geht Ben den Dingen auf den Grund. Susan Slater verwebt indianische Traditionen und Legenden mit den modernen Problemen der Pueblos in New Mexico. Eine reiche alte Kultur wird lebendig, verbunden mit einem komplexen, rätselhaften Fall.