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The Johnson and Nance Mysteries #3
The Firefall: A Murder in Yosemite
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Expected 14 Apr 26A vandal’s final act in Yosemite National Park uncovers a hidden message—and a deadly legacy.
When a graffiti artist defaces part of Yosemite National Park, Special Agents Clarence Johnson and Alison Nance expect a straightforward case. But when the suspect falls to her death from Glacier Point—just as another member of her synagogue did years earlier—the investigation takes on a far more ominous meaning.
The eerie coincidence hints at a deeper, darker truth behind the artist's final work. As Johnson and Nance unravel the layers, their search points to a historical puzzle stretching back to 1938, when a Jewish violinist, fleeing the shadows of Nazi Germany, disappeared into the park's vast wilderness, carrying a secret that could alter the course of history.
Decades later, the past refuses to remain hidden. The agents begin to link the contemporary murder to the long-unsolved disappearance and a mysterious legacy hidden in Yosemite's rugged terrain. But as they close in on the truth, they realize they are not the only ones searching. A relentless adversary is also on the trail, willing to kill to claim the secret and reignite a dark chapter of history. Now, Johnson and Nance must outwit a ruthless enemy before history’s darkest forces rise again.
In The Firefall, Mark Thielman delivers a gripping tale where history’s buried secrets collide with a modern-day investigation. With a masterful blend of mystery, suspense, and historical intrigue, this dual-timeline thriller is perfect for fans of Steve Berry and Gary McAvoy.
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Praise for the Johnson and Nance
“...offers something for nearly every reader…”—Library Journal
“Beautifully written, slyly crafted.” —Jane K. Cleland, Agatha Award winning author
“One fantastic read!” —Bruce Robert Coffin, international bestselling coauthor of The Turner and Mosley Files
“…a masterful blend of historical intrigue and contemporary mystery.” —Gary McAvoy, bestselling author of The Magdalene Deception
When a graffiti artist defaces part of Yosemite National Park, Special Agents Clarence Johnson and Alison Nance expect a straightforward case. But when the suspect falls to her death from Glacier Point—just as another member of her synagogue did years earlier—the investigation takes on a far more ominous meaning.
The eerie coincidence hints at a deeper, darker truth behind the artist's final work. As Johnson and Nance unravel the layers, their search points to a historical puzzle stretching back to 1938, when a Jewish violinist, fleeing the shadows of Nazi Germany, disappeared into the park's vast wilderness, carrying a secret that could alter the course of history.
Decades later, the past refuses to remain hidden. The agents begin to link the contemporary murder to the long-unsolved disappearance and a mysterious legacy hidden in Yosemite's rugged terrain. But as they close in on the truth, they realize they are not the only ones searching. A relentless adversary is also on the trail, willing to kill to claim the secret and reignite a dark chapter of history. Now, Johnson and Nance must outwit a ruthless enemy before history’s darkest forces rise again.
In The Firefall, Mark Thielman delivers a gripping tale where history’s buried secrets collide with a modern-day investigation. With a masterful blend of mystery, suspense, and historical intrigue, this dual-timeline thriller is perfect for fans of Steve Berry and Gary McAvoy.
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Praise for the Johnson and Nance
“...offers something for nearly every reader…”—Library Journal
“Beautifully written, slyly crafted.” —Jane K. Cleland, Agatha Award winning author
“One fantastic read!” —Bruce Robert Coffin, international bestselling coauthor of The Turner and Mosley Files
“…a masterful blend of historical intrigue and contemporary mystery.” —Gary McAvoy, bestselling author of The Magdalene Deception
405 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication April 14, 2026
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October 31, 2025
A gripping dual timeline murder that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Highly recommended!
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