Embedded Files
OUR LATEST HIGH COUNTRY MYSTERY
The Serpent of Spirit Lake Book 13
A sea monster, terrible with its snakelike appearance, rises from the deep water, then vanishes into the great depth of Spirit Lake.
Sheriff Jeff McQuede is called in to investigate the death of Evan Spence, multi-millionaire and owner of Spirit Lake Resort, recently found dead when his boat crashed into rocks. Instead of leaving his vast fortune to his son, Oliver, Spence has formed a trust which includes seven members.
Spirit Lake has long been rumored to be the home of a mysterious lake serpent fondly called Jessie, which is similar to Scotland’s infamous Loch Ness Monster. The trust members are vying for control, with half of them wanting to capitalize on the Jessie legend, even to the point of building an amusement park, but meeting with adamant opposition from Oliver Spence.
After a new Jessie sighting is reported, people swarm to the Spirit Lake Resort, yet when a second mysterious drowning occurs, fear abounds, and they leave in droves. Is the serpent real, or is someone using Jessis as a sinister tool of death to gain control of Spirit Lake?
Click this link to order an eBook or print copy of
Click this link to order an eBook or print copy of
MURDER IN BLACK AND WHITE Book 1
Sheriff Jeff McQuede becomes suspicious when a robber breaks into the Coal County Museum and steals only one item - a black-and-white class photograph. Under the name Jerome Slade the photographer had printed two ominous words: never graduated.
When a body is unearthed beneath the newly demolished school, McQuede realizes Slade had not left Black Mountain the night of the spring dance. McQuede soon uncovers hidden rivalries between Slade and his classmates. When he discovers that Heather Kenwell and the woman of his dreams, Loris Conner, were rivals for Slade's affection, McQuede fears finding out the truth.
Theft, blackmail, and another brutal killing lead back to photographs taken by Black Mountain's eccentric photographer, Bruce Fenton. While others see an innocent collection, McQuede sees murder in black and white.
WHISPERS OF THE STONES Book 2
Sheriff Jeff McQuede finds 'Bartering Bill' Garr murdered at his rural antique store. Only one item is missing -- a rare artifact believed to be the Pedro Mummy. First discovered in a cave in Wyoming, the Pedro Mummy was reported missing in the 1950s. Dr. Seth Talbot, newly arrived in town, has put out a fifteen-thousand-dollar reward for any information on the mummy, hoping that modern technology will prove his theory that a tiny race of people actually existed: one the Shoshones call the Nimerigar, or Little People.
McQuede is astounded to find the mummy in the trunk of Seth Talbot's car. Talbot swears he;s being set up by rival co-workers -- Dr. Arden Reed, in particular -- who plans to benefit from his research.
McQuede suspects the theft of the mummy is a red herring used to cover up the true motive for the crime. The closer he comes to the truth, the deeper McQuede is drawn into an elaborate hoax that threatens his career and places him in grave danger.
Whispers of the Stones" is a multi-layered mystery that should prove a strong addition for genre fans--
Midwest Book Review
I WHISPERS OF THE STONES*****FIVE AMAZON FIVE STAR REVIEWS: Here are two recent ones.
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTRIGUED WITH AMERICAN INDIAN FOLK LORE AND TALES OF THE SOUTHWEST. ANYONE CURIOUS ABOUT THESE SUBJECTS WILL FIND THIS BOOK VERY EXCITING....TEXAS RANGER
Special Price 1.99
Special Price 1.99
STEALER OF HORSES Book 3
The famous Carlo painting Stealer of Horses sells for cash in a small Wyoming town and gallery owner Sheldon Spence gives the $200,000 to his wife, who walks over to the bank to make the deposit...and never returns.
A witness claims to have seen a frightened-looking Susan Spence in a battered old Chevy, speeding out of town. And each succeeding clue reveals a different angle on her disappearance. Sheriff Jeff McQuede begins to wonder if this is more than a simple case of kidnapping and robbery. Was Sheldon involved in Susan’s disappearance? Or did Susan and a lover fake the scheme, planning to run off with the money they stole from Sheldon? The identity of a victim found shot behind the wheel of the Chevy holds the key to one ominous question: Is Susan Spence a kidnap victim—or is she part of some sinister ploy?
THE EXECUTIONER'S HOOD Book 4
Sheriff Jeff McQuede finds Durmont’s highly respected judge, Phil Grayson, bludgeoned to death in his study, a black executioner’s hood shoved over his head. Behind him on walls and in display cases is his Old West outlaw collection that includes a death mask, a hangman’s noose, and a Peacemaker.
The judge has many enemies, one, Darin Keefe, just released from prison after serving seven years for a crime involving a city scandal. Judge Grayson’s best friend, John Harwood, was believed to have taken a bribe from Keefe Construction and to have committed suicide rather than face conviction. Has the killer singled out some rare item in this macabre collection to steal and left the rest behind, or is this a modern-day example of vigilante justice?
AN ICY DEATH Book 5
Wyoming winters can be murder! In the heart of a raging blizzard Sheriff Jeff McQuede discovers a woman frozen to death in her car. At first he believes her death to be an unfortunate accident--until he finds clues that point to cold-blooded murder. Margaret's husband, Arthur, left her in the stalled vehicle to brave the storm and manages to reach Joe Trevino's isolated ranch. The case becomes more complicated because of the recent warehouse robberies at Trevino's store. McQueede finds that Trevino is Margaret Burnell's business partner, and that she has traveled from their Casper store to conduct a company audit. In addition, Margaret has planned to meet with her only child, a run-away daughter she hasn't seen in years. Trevino, the missing daughter, and Arthur Burnell would all profit financially from Margaret's demise. Has a relentless killer tracked and sabotaged the Burnells, or did Arthur simply abandon his wife for his share of the money, leaving her to die an icy death?
Fans of Craig Johnson, C.J. Box, and Louis L'Amour will enjoy this modern day Western. While investing the thief of rifles from a sporting goods warehouse, Sheriff Jeff McQuede comes across a dead woman stranded in a wrecked car on an isolated mountain road during a snow storm. He has numerous suspects and motives when a young woman he has been mentoring is murdered. The story is fast paced with plot twists and turns. I liked that there was no explicit sex or profanity. Fred Danysh
SPECIAL PRICE 99c!
SPECIAL PRICE 99c!
CRYING WOMAN BRIDGE BOOK 6
While returning from Professor Dawson’s lecture on haunted places, the last thing Sheriff Jeff McQuede and Dawson expect to encounter is a terrified woman clinging to the railing of Mirabella’s Bridge, crying for her lost baby. It looks as if Rae Harris has thrown the infant over the bridge in a fit of despair, but she claims he has been stolen by a ghostly figure she calls Mirabella. Similar to the La Llorona legend Dawson just spoke about, Mirabella was a local pioneer woman who was rumored to have drowned her infant after being abandoned by a lover. At first McQuede believes Rae was driven by madness, but he soon finds evidence that her story may be true, and the perfectly timed kidnapping of her child may be in some way related to lecture attendee and local celebrity, Jim Royce, and his vast fortune.
“Crying Woman Bridge” by sisters Loretta Jackson and Vickie Britton is flawlessly written and totally enthralling. Drawing from the Southwestern U.S. legend of “La Llorona,” a ghostly woman who cries along waterways because she drowned her children, the authors penned a contemporary mystery thriller that contains elements to excite, entertain and enthrall every reader... Author Stephanie Parker McKean
MURDER AND THE GOOD OLD BOYS' CLUB book 7
Threatened victim, waiting grave…Sheriff McQuede is called to the cemetery by Ben Ward, a member of Durmont’s Good Old Boys’ Club. Ward’s tombstone, where he plans someday to be buried with his first wife, is vandalized. A menacing date of death, fast approaching, has been drilled into the stone, and splotches of red paint drips over it like blood. Ben Ward and his four partners have sunk vast sums of money into a recreational community, Pleasant Valley Retreat, and this failing project has flamed anger among the investors. As the inscribed date of Ward’s death draws nearer, a killer stalks the resort. McQuede must act quickly before a vandal’s threats turn into reality.
A very well written murder mystery book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. ... Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great murder mystery movie, or better yet a mini TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Tony Parsons, Reviewer
RAPID RIVER HOAX Book 8
After McQuede is jilted at the altar by his long-time girlfriend, Dawson convinces him that a relaxing river rafting trip is just what he needs to get over his heartache. Unknown to Dawson, McQuede has also come along to investigate the disappearance of a young man who has recently vanished from the lodge. Andy Norton may be perpetuating one of his notorious hoaxes or he may be in serious danger. Dawson also has a secret motive for the trip. He is searching for a rare Native American Sheepeater camp, a project that draws Loris and her boss and rival, Arden Reed, to the scene. Surrounded by colorful characters and intrigue, McQuede finds himself in a race to save valuable artifacts and to find out what happened to Andy.
DEADLY PURCHASE Book 9
Buyer beware. To create excitement, Ruger, a shady dealer at the annual rendezvous flea market, puts up for auction a locked Civil War trunk with contents to be sold sight unseen! That night, the highest bidder, Zeke Jones, is found stabbed to death beside the trunk. Sheriff Jeff McQuede believes Jones has interrupted a robbery in progress. Several people had offered to buy old coins, photos, and medals from him, which indicates to McQuede that Jones had already sold what the robber had been after. Acts of vandalism follow as the thief continues his ruthless search. Baffled, McQuede must beat the killer to a treasure he can’t even identify. Fear spreads throughout the Black River Rendezvous as McQuede tries to discover the secret behind the mysterious trunk before another murder occurs.
BLAME IT ON BIGFOOT BOOK 10
OUR MOST POPULAR HIGH COUNTRY MYSTERY
Blame it on Bigfoot Book 10
When Sheriff Jeff McQuede’s friend, Barry Dawson, tricks him into attending a Bigfoot convention at the small town of Trails’ End, he finds the adventure is only beginning. He is soon invited by the head of the research team, Dr. Adam Kurtz, to hike with them into the isolated mountains below Lost Man’s Peak where few people ever venture. McQuede immediately notices friction among the members of the team—love triangles, resentment, and greed. Professor Callahan has obtained special funding for the project because of his claim to have encountered Bigfoot in this area, and Dr. Kurtz intends to call him out for being a fraud. The first night out trouble erupts. Ted Weiss insists that he spotted Bigfoot near his camp and tells them he was almost attacked. Is Bigfoot really out there, or is someone perpetuating a carefully-planned hoax? When murder follows, McQuede must solve the biggest case in his career!
Click this link to order an eBook or print copy of
Click this link to order an eBook or print copy of
The Great Wyoming Treasure Hunt Murders Book 11
The hunt is on! Who will find Max Rigby's gold? Enterprising Boyd Archer decides to purchase and renovate the old ghost town of Galva, Wyoming , site of the once prosperous Galva Gold Mine. During the mine's heyday, a strongbox filled with gold and jewelry was stolen in a stagecoach robbery by Max Rigby, the Black Mountain bandit. This treasure is rumored to be hidden somewhere on his rugged,mountain property. As a promotioal stunt, in the spririt of fun, Archer advertises a hunt for the missing strongbox. Archer, who has allowed only a limited numbere of people to sign up for the search, doesn't count on the ruffians who appear in serious quest. Men such as Leo Flint, Sammy Ratone, Ruger, and Don Reynolds, driven by competition and greed, will stop at nothing to find the gold. Sheriff McQuede is sure of one thing: there's going to be trouble!
Click this link to order an eBook or print copy of
Click this link to order an eBook or print copy of
THE SPANISH CAVE HEIST Book 12
Late at night Sheriff Jeff McQuede is awakened by a frantic pounding on his door. Arden Reed, his rival for Loris Conner, pleads for his help in finding Loris, who has been kidnapped. Reed claims she possesses a metal cross that will lead to a Spanish cave filled with history-changing artifacts. Reed believes that Tom Knox, part of an international smuggling ring, is holding her hostage and intends to find the treasure by any means possible. Knox has friends in high places, possibly one of the three FBI agents assigned to the case. The crimes of looting and kidnapping soon become murder. McQuede finds himself an unwilling ally of Arden Reed, and must join forces with men he dare not trust in order to locate the cave and rescue Loris.
Click this link to order an eBook or print copy of
Click this link to order an eBook or print copy of
follow as the thief continues his ruthless search. Baffled, McQuede must beat the killer to a treasure he can’t even identify. Fear spreads throughout the Black River Rendezvous as McQuede tries to discover the secret behind the mysterious trunk before another murder occurs.
A DEAL ON A HANDSHAKE--A COLLECTION OF SEVEN JEFF MCQUEDE SHORT STORIES
In this short story collection of seven mysteries, Sheriff Jeff McQuede finds himself in the middle of a deal made on a handshake--where the result is murder. Set in the high country of modern-day Wyoming, the deal makers are speculators at an old-time mountain man rendezvous, traders vying over rare Indian pots, or two family patriarchs pretending to bridge a lifetime of feuding. Throughout the book McQuede battles his arch-enemy Ruger, who runs a host of illegal activities, but generally manages to evade McQuede's traps. In each of these stories McQuede, putting his own life on the line, relentlessly seeks out the dangerous men who have broken trust.
"Ms. Britton and Ms. Jackson bring the Western into the modern age with a heaping helping of mystery...scintillating fast-paced prose that grips you from word one and holds on till story end...McQuede leaps off the page into three-dimension..."
--Howard Hopkins, Author of The Chloe Files
Google Sites
Report abuse