Susan píše ako púštny vietor, jej slová sa vlnia rozsiahlymi krajinami amerického juhozápadu. Jej séria Ben Pecos ponúka podmanivý pohľad do srdca Nového Mexika, kde splieta príbehy, ktoré sú rovnako tajomné a podmanivé ako samotná krajina. Svojím jedinečným štýlom skúma skryté prúdy ľudskej povahy na pozadí úchvatných scenérií. Pripravte sa na ponorenie do sveta, kde sa obyčajné stretáva s neobyčajným.
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.
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.
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.
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 hingegen, Praktikant beim Indianischen Gesundheitsdienst, hat ganz andere Sorgen. Im Pueblo leiden immer mehr Menschen an einer mysteriösen tödlichen Krankheit. 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.