Camelback Falls: Library Edition (David Mapstone Mysteries)

Talton, Jon

ISBN 10: 1455167398 ISBN 13: 9781455167395

Publisher: Blackstone Pub, 2012

Synopsis

[Library Edition Audiobook CD in vinyl case.] [Read by Jim Meskimen]When his friend Peralta, newly sworn in as sheriff, is shot by a sniper, David Mapstone, former historian and new deputy sheriff, can't keep a cool, academic distance and he'd better not. While Peralta lies comatose in the hospital, the powers that be install Mapstone as acting sheriff in his friend's place. Mapstone feels unqualified, but he's the only person whose temporary appointment won't infuriate all the other candidates, who want the sheriff's position permanently. Meanwhile, a cryptic note scrawled by Peralta before the shooting forces Mapstone to confront his own personal history, inadvertently drawing him into danger. Mapstone soon discovers that the past has deadly consequences and the mean streets of the new West have never been more sinister.

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Review

“In this clever plot-twister, a bizarre series of actions transforms Deputy David Mapstone, who debuted in "Concrete Desert" (2001), from mild-mannered historian of the Sheriff's Department of Maricopa County (Ariz.) into acting sheriff...Talton handles the difficult task of having his hero play simultaneous roles of acting sheriff and lone wolf without losing credibility. The Arizona setting (from the 1970s to the present) is faultless...Talton has mined another gem from the Southwest's trove of memorable sheriffs.” –"Publishers Weekly" of "Camelback Falls" " " “A worthy successor to Talton's critically acclaimed debut, "Concrete Desert" (2001).” –"Booklist "of "Camelback Falls"

"In this clever plot-twister, a bizarre series of actions transforms Deputy David Mapstone, who debuted in "Concrete Desert" (2001), from mild-mannered historian of the Sheriff's Department of Maricopa County (Ariz.) into acting sheriff...Talton handles the difficult task of having his hero play simultaneous roles of acting sheriff and lone wolf without losing credibility. The Arizona setting (from the 1970s to the present) is faultless...Talton has mined another gem from the Southwest's trove of memorable sheriffs." -"Publishers Weekly" of "Camelback Falls"" ""A worthy successor to Talton's critically acclaimed debut, "Concrete Desert" (2001)." -"Booklist "of "Camelback Falls"

In this clever plot-twister, a bizarre series of actions transforms Deputy David Mapstone, who debuted in "Concrete Desert" (2001), from mild-mannered historian of the Sheriff's Department of Maricopa County (Ariz.) into acting sheriff Talton handles the difficult task of having his hero play simultaneous roles of acting sheriff and lone wolf without losing credibility. The Arizona setting (from the 1970s to the present) is faultless Talton has mined another gem from the Southwest's trove of memorable sheriffs. "Publishers Weekly" of "Camelback Falls""" A worthy successor to Talton's critically acclaimed debut, "Concrete Desert" (2001). "Booklist "of "Camelback Falls""

About the Author

Author Jon Taltonas writing was developed over 20 years as a journalist, working for newspapers in San Diego, Denver, Dayton, Cincinnati, Charlotte, and Phoenix. Jonas columns have appeared in newspapers throughout North America. Before journalism, Jon worked as an ambulance medic in the inner city of Phoenix. He now lives in Seattle, WA.
http: //www.jontalton.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Blackstone Pub
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1455167398
• ISBN 13: 9781455167395
• Binding: Audio CD