Alton Rhode goes to Oregon to bury his aunt. It turns out she left him a valuable piece of property. But that is not his only surprise. A local sheriff seeks his help on what she suspects is the murder of a prominent citizen. There is no real evidence. Then, some kids on a field trip turn up a tantalizing clue. What the private eye eventually finds out tests his faith in both justice and the law. *** "A LAWRENCE DE MARIA TITLE GIVES YOU MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK THAN JUST ABOUT ANYTHING IN THE BOOK MARKETPLACE TODAY." (Florida Weekly); "A MASTER OF THRILLER DIALOGUE." (Washington Independent Review of Books); "WHILE DE MARIA MAY HAVE BEEN AN AWARD-WINNING FINANCIAL REPORTER, HE'S AN AWFULLY GOOD FICTION WRITER AS WELL." (Naples Daily News) INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM GREAT BRITAIN THE END OF US (Cole Sudden Thriller): "Great bunch of characters and fast paced. Enjoyable." HOPE (Jake Scarne Thriller): "Another brilliant read in an ever-increasing catalogue of great stories." SISTER (Alton Rhode Mystery): "Brilliant characters, a terrific storyline and would recommend this author without any misgivings. Kept me enthralled from beginning to the end." FRANCE A JAKE SCARNE ACTION THRILLER BOX SET : "Good paced stories with interesting characters. Enjoyed and will read more. Would definitely recommend. Look forward to more by author." GERMANY ALAS, PARIS (Thriller): "I have read many of De Maria's books, and find them unfailingly entertaining. Engaging dialogue, venues with enough descriptive detail to interest experienced travelers, scenes played out with gastronomic expertise, all while partnering with attractive and attentive characters of both sexes. And finally, for me, the writing in Chapter 14 was perfection. INDIA THE VIRON CONSPIRACY (Jake Scarne Thriller): If you enjoy conspiracy theories, this is the book for you. Well written plot and characters, fast paced, detailed mystery. SPAIN ALL RHODES LEAD TO MURDER (Box Set): "I have just finished the 5-volume series, and wished there were more."
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