The Lethal Partner

Mo Bowdre #4

by Jake Page

An exciting new chapter in the bestselling Southwest mystery series, starring blind sculptor/sleuth Mo Bowdrie. The discovery of seven previously unknown Georgia O'Keeffe paintings sets not only Santa Fe but the entire international art world buzzing. When the paintings disappear, Mo wants nothing to do with the case. Nevertheless, with a little help from his Hopi girlfriend and the Internet, he's soon in the thick of it.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Native American

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Jake Page was a celebrated editor, science writer, and novelist who made complex topics accessible through wit and clarity. Though he never studied science formally, his role editing Natural History Books at Doubleday sparked a lifelong passion for explaining science to general readers. As science editor and columnist at Smithsonian magazine, he wrote with elegance and humor on a wide range of subjects, from aspirin to Zane Grey. Page authored dozens of books, including works on birds, earthquakes, and Native American history. His fascination with the American Southwest led to a mystery series featuring a blind sculptor-detective. Collaborating with his wife, photographer Susanne Anderson, he produced detailed cultural studies like Hopi and Navajo. His major nonfiction achievement, In the Hands of the Great Spirit, traces 20,000 years of American Indian history. Whether exploring anthropology or writing fiction, Page championed curiosity, clarity, and the belief that science was too important to remain only in expert hands.

Reviews

[Ronn · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book more because I am familiar with the setting and because I like Page's continuing characters than because of the story in this case. I found the plot to be somewhat contrived and generally weaker than The Stolen Gods. Regardless, there was more to like than dislike, and I will be seeking out more of Page's work.

[Alexa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty poor.

[Garwen Jackson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting mystery.

[Trish · Rating 4 out of 5]

A welcome return to form! Well-plotted and set in the fascinating cross-cultural milieu of Santa Fe in the 1990s. Page even includes interesting thoughts about Georgia O'Keeffe.