Death on the High Lonesome {+ Giveaway}

Author Frank Hayes takes readers back to Haywood in DEATH ON THE HIGH LONESOME where Sheriff Virgil Dalton faces more than the coming winter.

Hayes has crafted realistic, likable characters that are well-developed. His characters have traits, faults and problems readers can relate to. The small-town, western-style atmosphere draws readers while the suspense and mystery holds them captivate until the end.

The sleepy town of Haywood is growing and Sheriff Virgil Dalton knows all the growth isn’t good. Virgil’s deputy is almost killed when his patrol car wrecks after a woman’s body crashes onto it from an interstate overpass. A longtime resident is reported missing by his wife and then she’s found dead on her porch a few days later.

Things seem to be coming at Virgil from all sides, professionally and personally. He has to put the pieces together before more bodies turn up dead.

DEATH ON THE HIGH LONESOME moves at a brisk pace while giving you a sense of a relaxing atmosphere. Filled with twists and turns, the author keeps readers wondering what’s going to happen next. The author’s vivid descriptions places the reader in the hill country as the sheriff tracks down a ruthless killer.

The second installment in the Sheriff Virgil Dalton series, this book can be read on its own. New readers won’t be left in the dark when prior events are discussed, but may be tempted to catch up by reading the first book.

With a flare similar to (Craig) Johnson and (Tony) Hillerman, Hayes creates a rugged lawman that will get under your skin. With a feel for a western mystery, Hayes delivers complex characters, beautiful settings and a mesmerizing tale.

Death on the High Lonesome by Frank Hayes, A Sheriff Virgil Dalton Mystery Book #2, Berkley, @2015, ISBN: 978-0425274309, Trade Paperback, 304 Pages 

FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

Thanks to Danielle and the wonderful folks at Berkley, I have a print copy of DEATH ON THE HIGH LONESOME to giveaway. The giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and will end at 12 a.m. (EST) on Thursday, Oct. 15.

To enter, just click on the Rafflecopter widget below and following the instructions. The widget may take a few seconds to load so please be patient. A winner will be selected by the Rafflecopter widget and I’ll send an email with the subject line “Thoughts in Progress High Lonesome Giveaway.” The winner will have 72 hours to reply to the email or another winner will be selected. PLEASE be sure to check your spam folder from time to time after the giveaway ends. If you win and you’ve already won the book somewhere else or you just decide for whatever reason you don’t want to win, once again PLEASE let me know.

Thanks so much for stopping by today for my review. Do you enjoy books that have a western-theme or western-feel to them? 

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