Steven F. Havill lives with his wife of more than forty years, Kathleen, in New Mexico. He is the author of more than twenty novels, taught secondary schools for 25 years, and recently earned an AAS degree in gunsmithing.
Havill has again written an engrossing mystery that focuses on the people of Posada County and the intricate ways in which their personalities and lives intertwine. - Anne Corey, Reviewing the Evidence This compelling novel contrasts the loving family and community life shared by Reyes-Guzman and her retired mentor, Sheriff Bill Gastner, with the troubled lives led by victims and criminals in the county. Series devotees will eagerly welcome this latest installment. - Library Journal Havill's irresistible 23rd mystery set in tiny Posadas County, N.Mex. combines a police procedural with a complex family saga.... Havill's inviting world welcomes newcomers and keeps fans happily coming back for more. - Publishers Weekly Master of mystery Steven F. Havill accomplishes that rare and remarkable feat of making each book in his compelling series even better than the one that came before it. With meticulous attention to detail and a warm storytelling style, Havill transforms ordinary people into extraordinary. Evildoers, no matter how twisted and complex, don't stand a chance against hard-working Estella Reyes-Guzman and her legendary mentor Bill Gastner. If you haven't yet discovered these wonderful mysteries, you are in for a treat! - Anne Hillerman, New York Times bestselling author