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—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
PROLONGED EXPOSURE
The Sixth Posadas County Mystery
“...another excellent small-town caper in which common sense, compassion, loyalty, and decency are law enforcement’s primary tools against an increasingly brutal world. It’s a good thing Gastner has had his heart mended because it may be the biggest in contemporary crime fiction.”
—Booklist
“Fine storytelling married to a spicy Southwestern setting marks the latest Bill Gastner mystery...Gastner remains a solid center, using his knowledge and experience to good effect as the various cases of burglary, kidnapping and murder play out.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Crisp writing and clarity of focus make this a pleasure to read and essential for any collection.”
—Library Journal
PRIVILEGED TO KILL
The Fifth Posadas County Mystery
“The fifth Gastner mystery is a crystalline gem of dusty atmosphere, small-town personalities, and razor-sharp plotting. It also raises questions regarding the law—especially small-town law—and its attitudes toward the indigent, the homeless, and the privileged. Toss in Gastner, one of the most endearing mentors in crime fiction, for a mystery that is disarmingly simple on the surface but ultimately reveals surprising depth.”
—Booklist
“Havill’s fifth quietly continues a project virtually unique in detective fiction: anchoring his tales of crime and punishment as closely as possible in the rhythms of small-town friends, routines, and calamities.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“A strong sense of place and tough but compassionate characters distinguish this series.”
—Publishers Weekly
BEFORE SHE DIES
The Fourth Posadas County Mystery
“The fourth Gastner case is easily the best, no small feat in a series as strong as this one. Gastner is compassionate, intelligent, bulldog tough, and painfully aware of all his limitations, both physical and emotional. The same inward eye that provides insight into his own soul can quickly swivel outward to discern others’ hidden traits. And if what you’re hiding is motive, Gastner will ferret it out and do what needs to be done. An outstanding mystery.”
—Booklist (starred review)
TWICE BURIED
The Third Posadas County Mystery
“Gastner is an incisive investigator whose two most valuable qualities are compassion and insomnia. Unlike other fictional detectives who approach murder as a personal affront, Gastner sees himself as the victims’ advocate, striving to even the scales of justice for those no longer able to do it themselves. This is definitely a series to watch.”
—Booklist
“Bill and his hardscrabble neighbors—especially Estelle, who seems destined for a return to Posadas next time—are as modestly appealing as ever, and in his third outing, he does his best detective work yet.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Havill sensitively explores the area’s Mexican-American culture in this increasingly estimable regional series.”
—Publishers Weekly
BITTER RECOIL
The Second Posadas County Mystery
“This one’s a winner all the way.”
—Washington Times
“The authentic flavor of the New Mexico locale is so real you’ll be tempted to check your shoes for fine red dust.”
—Mystery Scene Magazine
“Havill delivers an evocative tale of hard lives on the edge of society. His portly detective is a genuine low-key pleasure.”
—Publishers Weekly
HEARTSHOT
The First Posadas County Mystery
“Gastner is a unique and endearing protagonist who certainly deserves plenty of encores.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“Septuagenarian undersheriff Bill Gastner of Posadas County, N.M., is the skeptical, endearing narrator of this mystery debut by a writer of Westerns...If the villain’s identity is not surprising, readers still will enjoy this caper and look forward to future appearances of curmudgeonly charmer Gastner.”
—Publishers Weekly
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