Susan reads like a desert wind, her words blowing through the vast landscapes of the American Southwest. Her Ben Pecos series offers a captivating glimpse into the heart of New Mexico, weaving tales that are as mysterious and evocative as the land itself. Through her distinctive prose, she explores the hidden currents of human nature against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery. Prepare to be drawn into a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary.
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.