Try and Catch the Wind

by Michael Murphy

Ex-NYPD homicide detective Casey Bannister, thought he’d given up investigating murders when he retired to a small town in upstate New York. When the body of a prominent politician’s niece is discovered, Casey is reunited with his former partner and ex-lover. To further complicate matters, Shannon Danzinger is married to the leading candidate for Attorney General.Casey and Shannon race to unravel the mystery, overcome resentment from local authorities and resist political pressure to solve the crime before the upcoming election. Of greatest importance, Casey and Shannon must prevent reawakened feelings from interfering with the search for the killer, before she becomes the next victim.

322 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

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My journey as a historical fiction writer has taken me from Woodstock in Goodbye Emily to the bright lights and dark alleys of 1930's in my Jake and Laura series, and now to Wyoming in 1871. Sundown is coming.

Sundown, Wyoming 1871. In the heart of the untamed West, where legends are forged and secrets run deep…

A young lawyer, Wyatt McCrea seems to have it all, a flourishing career and a beautiful fiancée, the wealthy daughter of his powerful boss. His idyllic life shatters when he learns his estranged brother Travis has been arrested for murder in the mysterious town of Sundown, Wyoming.

Leaving everything behind, Wyatt embarks on a dangerous journey into a world of corruption, desire and shocking secrets.

In Sundown, Wyatt quickly learns a law book alone won’t be enough as he untangles a web of deceit and whispers of stolen Confederate gold.
The stakes quickly escalate as he faces off against a legendary judge, an ambitious prosecutor and a corrupt mayor.

With time running out, Wyatt is aided by a captivating newswoman devoted to the truth—but she harbors secrets of her own.

With Travis’s fate hanging in the balance, Wyatt risks everything to expose the truth and bring justice to a lawless frontier. In a tense courtroom showdown, Wyatt uncovers revelations that alter everything he thought he knew about his brother.

Sundown is a gripping Western legal thriller about unbreakable bonds in a town where the line between truth and fiction blurs like a fading sunset.


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Reviews

[Kathi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't believe that this is his first novel, this book read like it was written by a veteran who has been around for years. I couldn't put it down, very suspenseful. The characters clicked, the plot was great and I'm very happy to know that a sequel will follow. I can't wait for more Casey Bannister.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good suspense! I kept turning the pages to find out what would happen next. The killer was a total surprise for me. This is certainly the perfect mystery for any suspense fan.

[Jeff Dickison · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book about an ex-N.Y.C. cop who has retired to a small community. His beloved wife has recently died with breast cancer and he is at a loss as what to do. He becomes involved in a suspenseful serial murder case and with an old girl friend. The only detraction I had was that the murderer was not too difficult to identify. Recommended, especially to individuals who enjoy cop stories and mysteries.

[Cyndi · Rating 4 out of 5]

For this being his first book, I thought he did a good job. I read it in two days, because it held my interest all the way to the end. I believe he gives too many clues, and I figured out who the killer is pretty early. Still worth reading.

[Tearsa Gutek · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was well written. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. However, I did not at all enjoy Casey’s love interest in the book. It felt... yucky?