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Roadkill: A gritty Texas mystery with a deputy who won't quit
A dark road. Two dead men. And a killer who won’t quit.
When a livestock trailer is found abandoned on a remote Texas Hill Country road—one man shot, the other skewered by an arrow—Deputy Adam Cash knows this isn’t your typical cattle theft. The trailer belongs to rancher Paul Moreland, who swears he knows nothing. The bodies suggest otherwise.
As Cash digs deeper, the case unravels fast. The victims worked for Moreland.
Another suspect, Branson Kent, is caught mid-heist—then ends up dead days later. The trail leads to Shaeffer’s Livestock, a shady auction barn where stolen cattle change hands and secrets run deep.
When a second murder silences the pen man who could have talked, Cash realizes someone is eliminating witnesses, and he might be next.
Roadkill is the fourth book in the Adam Cash Mystery Series, a pulse-pounding Texas mystery perfect for fans of C.J. Box, Jeff Carson, and Craig Johnson.
Award-winning author Jeff Kerr delivers another tightly woven modern Western thriller—packed with gritty justice, sharp twists, and the high-stakes tension only Texas can offer.
When a livestock trailer is found abandoned on a remote Texas Hill Country road—one man shot, the other skewered by an arrow—Deputy Adam Cash knows this isn’t your typical cattle theft. The trailer belongs to rancher Paul Moreland, who swears he knows nothing. The bodies suggest otherwise.
As Cash digs deeper, the case unravels fast. The victims worked for Moreland.
Another suspect, Branson Kent, is caught mid-heist—then ends up dead days later. The trail leads to Shaeffer’s Livestock, a shady auction barn where stolen cattle change hands and secrets run deep.
When a second murder silences the pen man who could have talked, Cash realizes someone is eliminating witnesses, and he might be next.
Roadkill is the fourth book in the Adam Cash Mystery Series, a pulse-pounding Texas mystery perfect for fans of C.J. Box, Jeff Carson, and Craig Johnson.
Award-winning author Jeff Kerr delivers another tightly woven modern Western thriller—packed with gritty justice, sharp twists, and the high-stakes tension only Texas can offer.
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 25, 2025
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July 20, 2025
Gritty for suee
Wow. This is the first book I've read by Kerr. Talk about a gritty murder mystery western book! This one packs a huge punch as the body count goes up. A great twist to modern day cattle rustling gone totally haywire. I thought I had it figured out but I was way off. Much of this novel is gritty, but not with actual mention of the bloody parts of the murders. Which is nice. This one packs a punch plenty without listing gruesome findings. Truly western feel and very much Texas!
Wow. This is the first book I've read by Kerr. Talk about a gritty murder mystery western book! This one packs a huge punch as the body count goes up. A great twist to modern day cattle rustling gone totally haywire. I thought I had it figured out but I was way off. Much of this novel is gritty, but not with actual mention of the bloody parts of the murders. Which is nice. This one packs a punch plenty without listing gruesome findings. Truly western feel and very much Texas!
June 12, 2026
“Roadkill” is the title and you’d better believe it! Don’t get in the way or you’ll be roadkill also.
This story weaves its way through Texas, ranches, sale barns, trucks, trailers and cowboys. The entire Sheriff’s Department becomes detectives. Every time they get one step closer there’s another dead body to trip over.
A story of good detective work with human interest features that show real life goes on in the midst of the worst possible outcome.
This story weaves its way through Texas, ranches, sale barns, trucks, trailers and cowboys. The entire Sheriff’s Department becomes detectives. Every time they get one step closer there’s another dead body to trip over.
A story of good detective work with human interest features that show real life goes on in the midst of the worst possible outcome.
June 12, 2026
For the most part this book gets great reviews. Unfortunately it didn’t work for me. It’s slow. Step by very slow step which I know is like normal police work. Cash is a good character but he rarely stands up for himself and he’s a bit self deprecating. I think characters lack a lot of depth. While Cash is caring about everyone including kids and dogs, he’s still a bit of a one dimensional character.
June 14, 2026
Another Good Adam Cash Book
This is another good book in the Adam Cash series. Cash seems over his head dealing with cattle theft. He pulls a rabbit out of his hat to put the case away. Every character in the book comes across as just a good O’boy, with Cash as being the biggest. The book is a good and quick read. Well written and stays true to the story line, even though he doesn’t figure out the guilty person till the end. This is a good read and most will enjoy it.
This is another good book in the Adam Cash series. Cash seems over his head dealing with cattle theft. He pulls a rabbit out of his hat to put the case away. Every character in the book comes across as just a good O’boy, with Cash as being the biggest. The book is a good and quick read. Well written and stays true to the story line, even though he doesn’t figure out the guilty person till the end. This is a good read and most will enjoy it.
June 21, 2026
Surprised
Finally a good, who done it, that took until the end to find out. Slot of twist and turns. I would recommend this book and actually any others by this author. I have read some and hope to find more
Finally a good, who done it, that took until the end to find out. Slot of twist and turns. I would recommend this book and actually any others by this author. I have read some and hope to find more
August 7, 2025
Riveting
I really enjoy this series. It is well plotted and always holds your attention. I never know "who dunnit" until the very end, lol. Well worth reading.
I really enjoy this series. It is well plotted and always holds your attention. I never know "who dunnit" until the very end, lol. Well worth reading.
April 10, 2026
Not the usual roadkill!
This one grabs your attention from the beginning. So many possible suspects and lots of distance to cover in order to track them down. Great book.
This one grabs your attention from the beginning. So many possible suspects and lots of distance to cover in order to track them down. Great book.
December 30, 2025
ADAM CASH SERIES: Source: The author.
ROADKILL - A variety of characters, story lines, and twists make for an interesting and immersing read. Too easy to figure out the killer, even with all the misdirection. 4*
MURDER CREEK - Starts about a month after SD ends. Interesting, entertaining story lines with good characters and dialog, set at a fast pace. A bit of romance and family. 5*
AMBUSH, prequel - A short but dramatic introduction to Blunt Force Trama. Set in Afghanistan. Having read BFT, it is not necessary to read this short. The only thing left out from this short is an event that proves how quick life can change in an instant. 4*
BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA - Another interesting and intriguing story complete with good characters, a mess of bad characters and interesting story lines. Some of the fight scenes aren't realistic but that doesn't stop the pace from flowing. After all, the story needs to continue to get to the good parts. 5*
SECOND DEATH - Another interesting story from Mr. Kerr, which picks up from where Blunt Force Trama ends. It's easy to dive off into this story but I cannot deprive a reader for discovering this book the way I did, without any spoilers, or a clue actually. It's not necessary, but best thing is to read BFT since these stories build on a foundation. Good characters, even the baddies are well done, good storylines, and plenty of intrigue throughout set at a good pace. 5*
ADAM CASH SERIES END.
MIRANDA FLORES:
REFUGE - Please realize this is a work of fiction, created by the author, which does not mean these events are not possible. An intriguing, suspense filled story about the USA falling victim to racism that reaches the presidency and laws are formed to evict or kill any one not of American birth. Of course, this is against non-European and Native Americans, whites are kosher. I found the racism extreme until I realized it was not present times but during a presidency that allows racism to run amuck and even murder is not a problem. The prequels are an interesting place to begin, and personally, they should have been the starting chapters. Well written with a variety of characters but too much vulgar language for me concerning some of the characters. 4*
FIRST CASE, prequel - Interesting introduction to Jodie, her friends and their histories, plus Jodie solving the murder of a close childhood friend. 4*
MIRANDA FLORES - A character sketch of Miranda, partially used to give her more substance in The Refuge.
INTO THE FIRE, prequel - The story of Miranda and her family's journey from El Salvador to New Mexico and back to El Salvador and Miranda's return journey to NM. 4*
DEATH TRAIN, prequel - Miranda's journey from El Salvador to Mexico City with her final destination, New Mexico. 4*
END OF THE LINE, prequel - Interesting introduction to Miranda, her family and their journeys between New Mexico and San Salvador. 4*
MIRANDA FLORES END.
ROADKILL - A variety of characters, story lines, and twists make for an interesting and immersing read. Too easy to figure out the killer, even with all the misdirection. 4*
MURDER CREEK - Starts about a month after SD ends. Interesting, entertaining story lines with good characters and dialog, set at a fast pace. A bit of romance and family. 5*
AMBUSH, prequel - A short but dramatic introduction to Blunt Force Trama. Set in Afghanistan. Having read BFT, it is not necessary to read this short. The only thing left out from this short is an event that proves how quick life can change in an instant. 4*
BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA - Another interesting and intriguing story complete with good characters, a mess of bad characters and interesting story lines. Some of the fight scenes aren't realistic but that doesn't stop the pace from flowing. After all, the story needs to continue to get to the good parts. 5*
SECOND DEATH - Another interesting story from Mr. Kerr, which picks up from where Blunt Force Trama ends. It's easy to dive off into this story but I cannot deprive a reader for discovering this book the way I did, without any spoilers, or a clue actually. It's not necessary, but best thing is to read BFT since these stories build on a foundation. Good characters, even the baddies are well done, good storylines, and plenty of intrigue throughout set at a good pace. 5*
ADAM CASH SERIES END.
MIRANDA FLORES:
REFUGE - Please realize this is a work of fiction, created by the author, which does not mean these events are not possible. An intriguing, suspense filled story about the USA falling victim to racism that reaches the presidency and laws are formed to evict or kill any one not of American birth. Of course, this is against non-European and Native Americans, whites are kosher. I found the racism extreme until I realized it was not present times but during a presidency that allows racism to run amuck and even murder is not a problem. The prequels are an interesting place to begin, and personally, they should have been the starting chapters. Well written with a variety of characters but too much vulgar language for me concerning some of the characters. 4*
FIRST CASE, prequel - Interesting introduction to Jodie, her friends and their histories, plus Jodie solving the murder of a close childhood friend. 4*
MIRANDA FLORES - A character sketch of Miranda, partially used to give her more substance in The Refuge.
INTO THE FIRE, prequel - The story of Miranda and her family's journey from El Salvador to New Mexico and back to El Salvador and Miranda's return journey to NM. 4*
DEATH TRAIN, prequel - Miranda's journey from El Salvador to Mexico City with her final destination, New Mexico. 4*
END OF THE LINE, prequel - Interesting introduction to Miranda, her family and their journeys between New Mexico and San Salvador. 4*
MIRANDA FLORES END.
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