A nineteen-year-old girl named Sunshine disappears one evening from the backcountry commune where she lives. She’s found the next day about a mile away, dead by strangulation. The other residents of the commune, an unusual collection of dropouts from society, are all potential suspects as Deputy Sheriff Manny Rivera tries to make sense of an odd collection of clues. In the end, the … the deputy’s own life is endangered as he gets closer to understanding the motive for Sunshine’s murder.
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Informative regarding the dessert and a surprise ending.
Enjoyable read, good plot and story moved at a good pace. Will read more of this author.
Great story, fascinating country. Looking forward to more Rivera books, hope the author plans more after the last one. Visited the area a few times, would love to go back again.
INTERESTING READ .
Very outdoorsy police procedural set in the 4 corners area of the U.S. Leaves you wanting more.
Well-written with entertaining characters in an interesting setting. I would read other books by this author.
Great story line; story flowed with continuity throughout. Never guessed who was guilty until it was revealed.
I liked it,well written,kept me reading..
Good easy read
Easy-going mystery that is engaging, with great characters.
I really liked the main character, he was real.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a easy read,the story line was good,I liked the characters in the story .I have found a new series to read.
Evocative descriptions of the setting; likable main character; linear plot; ethical world view.
Reminds me of the Hillerman books with Joe Leaphorn, but in Utah. Good descriptions of that beautiful part of the country.
Well written and held my interest. Will read other books by this author.
Interesting characters. Easy read. Good plotline.
Great story. Brought back many memories about Canyonlands.
Great READ!
I really liked this book. The deputy is a good character. I really like how the author portrayed the setting. I’ve spent time in Moab and this makes me want to go back.
Tragic events occur in a beautiful part of this country.