A Cold Wind

Grace deHaviland

by David DeLee

Bounty hunter Grace deHaviland’s latest case involves a young Hispanic man named Rico Sanchez who’s jumped bail after a simple DWI and minor weapons possession arrest. It should have been a simple case, but as Grace digs deeper, she discovers there is greater interest in this young man than the charges warrant.
Drawn into a complex, joint federal and state investigation involving organized gun-runners, the U.S. Marshals Service, the ATF, and multiple murders, Grace soon finds she and her best friend, sheriff’s deputy Suzie Jensen, must do what the feds and her friend, BCI agent Eugene Booker, won’t or can’t, if they are to find Sanchez before time runs out…for him and for them.

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First published December 29, 2011

About the author

David DeLee is the award-winning author of the Grace deHaviland Bounty Hunter series. In addition to the novels, he’s written many short stories featuring Grace, most notably Bling, Bling, which appeared in the anthology The Rich and the Dead, edited by Nelson DeMille.

David’s other work includes his Dark Justice series, featuring Nick Lafferty and the police procedural duo, Flynn & Levy. The first in the series, Crystal White, SUSPENSE MAGAZINE called “…a dark portrayal of the evil that men—and women—can do.”

He’s also the author of a nautical/military/political thriller series, the Brice Bannon Seacoast adventures, including the first book in Bannon’s sister series, The Parker Quinn Archaeological Adventures, The Scarlet Death.

A former licensed private investigator, David also holds a master's degree in criminal justice. He makes his home in New Hampshire.

Reviews

[Will · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I really enjoyed this story, I was disappointed in the development of the main character. She is touted as being a really bad ass chick, but she makes some of the most amateurish of mistakes, including letting a suspect get her gun out of her pocket and not knowing how to street fight. She seems hesitant at the most inopportune times and the bedroom scenes are simply skipped over. Still, it's cleanly edited and the writing style flows. An entertaining read with lots of promise.

[Ellen White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good series, entertaining, of how she tries to be tough, well she is a bounty hunter. Trying to find Rico, she gets more than she bargained for. With the help of the sheriff, they are dealing with gun runners, murder, and plenty of action. The series is good, skip the sex scenes.

[Michelle · Rating 1 out of 5]

Unreal

So the main character is a successful bounty hunter. Lives very comfortably. Has a workout area in her loft. Yet she’s chasing a $1000 bail? She’s overpowered Not once but twice? Really?
At least when Stephanie Plum does it there’s humor. This was simply unreal.

[Cindy Lea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story with a strong base

I liked transitory very much. It was quick, pointed with good characters. I needed a good palate cleanser and this was it!