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Sheriff Hank Worth #2
Another Man's Ground
The next taut, witty mystery featuring Branson, MO’s new sheriff Hank Worth from acclaimed author Claire Booth.
Called out to investigate the theft of elm tree bark (who knew it made a valuable herbal supplement?), Branson, MO Sheriff Hank Worth meets the talkative and combustible property owner, Vern Miles, who is trying to make enough money off the land he just inherited to pay the taxes on it.
The thieves have stripped so much of the bark that the trees are now dying, so Miles decides to go ahead and cut the whole grove down. The only thing is, he uses undocumented workers to do it, and when Hank and Sam stop by the clearing in the woods to check on things, the whole crew takes off like a flock of birds. One unfortunate runaway laborer tumbles into a deep crevice and lands on not one, but two bodies—a month-old rotten corpse and a decades-old child skeleton.
Hank suddenly finds himself in the midst of two separate murder investigations, not to mention tree bark theft, all while running for re-election as county sheriff.
Called out to investigate the theft of elm tree bark (who knew it made a valuable herbal supplement?), Branson, MO Sheriff Hank Worth meets the talkative and combustible property owner, Vern Miles, who is trying to make enough money off the land he just inherited to pay the taxes on it.
The thieves have stripped so much of the bark that the trees are now dying, so Miles decides to go ahead and cut the whole grove down. The only thing is, he uses undocumented workers to do it, and when Hank and Sam stop by the clearing in the woods to check on things, the whole crew takes off like a flock of birds. One unfortunate runaway laborer tumbles into a deep crevice and lands on not one, but two bodies—a month-old rotten corpse and a decades-old child skeleton.
Hank suddenly finds himself in the midst of two separate murder investigations, not to mention tree bark theft, all while running for re-election as county sheriff.
320 pages, Hardcover
First published July 11, 2017
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About the author
Claire Booth
15 books102 followersClaire Booth is a journalist and author who has written about crime for decades. She’s covered everything from the theft of the Aston Martin used in the James Bond film Goldfinger to the Laci Peterson murder and the San Francisco dog mauling case, where two lawyers were convicted of killing their neighbor with vicious dogs they kept for an imprisoned friend.
She also covered the case of Taylor Helzer, a Northern California man who convinced two followers he was a prophet of God. In order to raise money for their end-of-days scheme, the group extorted money from a retired couple and then killed them and three others to cover their tracks. The tremendously complicated quintuple murder case is the basis for her first book, the non-fiction The False Prophet: Conspiracy, Extortion and Murder in the Name of God.
After living with that case for so long, Claire decided she’d had enough of the real world and turned to fiction. Her first novel, The Branson Beauty, features county sheriff Hank Worth. The second in the series is Another Man’s Ground and the third, A Deadly Turn, comes out March 1, 2019.
She also covered the case of Taylor Helzer, a Northern California man who convinced two followers he was a prophet of God. In order to raise money for their end-of-days scheme, the group extorted money from a retired couple and then killed them and three others to cover their tracks. The tremendously complicated quintuple murder case is the basis for her first book, the non-fiction The False Prophet: Conspiracy, Extortion and Murder in the Name of God.
After living with that case for so long, Claire decided she’d had enough of the real world and turned to fiction. Her first novel, The Branson Beauty, features county sheriff Hank Worth. The second in the series is Another Man’s Ground and the third, A Deadly Turn, comes out March 1, 2019.
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August 4, 2019
My review of book one i said book two needs to be better.
It wasn't.
No character development. Weak dialogue. A dull plot. Something about stolen tree bark and plant roots. Tree bark?
This was dull and boring. A vote against Hank Worth.
It wasn't.
No character development. Weak dialogue. A dull plot. Something about stolen tree bark and plant roots. Tree bark?
This was dull and boring. A vote against Hank Worth.
August 3, 2017
In Branson, Missouri, Sheriff Hank Worth gets a call to head out in the backwoods of the Ozarks to a small farm. Strange as it sounds, the bark has been stripped off a bunch of Vern's trees. Vern was going to sell the bark to make herbal supplements. While investigating, Hank runs into an unfriendly neighbor not interested in having Hank on his property at all and his attitude doesn't sit too well with Hank. When a body is discovered near the creek separating the two properties, Hank and his officers must dig the body out. Soon after, a child's skeleton from many years ago is found close to the first body. Although Hank needs to win the election coming up soon, he is fully focused on the murders.
I liked Sheriff Hank Worth and I liked the settings that took place in the woods. I liked the dry humor the author injected in many of the scenes. My favorite character was Hank's deputy Sheila. She's a force to be reckoned with. I should have picked up on a clue that led to the child's killer but I didn't. I would like to read future books in this series.
I received this book from a Goodreads giveaway. One of the best parts about winning one of these giveaways is that I get to read a book written by an author I never heard of before.
I liked Sheriff Hank Worth and I liked the settings that took place in the woods. I liked the dry humor the author injected in many of the scenes. My favorite character was Hank's deputy Sheila. She's a force to be reckoned with. I should have picked up on a clue that led to the child's killer but I didn't. I would like to read future books in this series.
I received this book from a Goodreads giveaway. One of the best parts about winning one of these giveaways is that I get to read a book written by an author I never heard of before.
July 19, 2017
Last year I reviewed The Branson Beauty, the first book in the series and really liked the main character Sheriff Hank Worth and the Branson Missouri setting, and so I was excited to read Another Man's Ground which takes up shortly after the first book left off. (Note: It is possible to read this book without reading the first book as the author provides an update and the basic back story, but I would recommend reading The Branson Beauty first--it's good, you'll enjoy it, and you'll get to know most of the key players and supporting characters.) In this book, Hank goes to investigate a report of tree bark theft (it's slippery elm that was bringing the owner good money as it was sold to be processed as an herbal supplement) but the investigation takes a turn when a body is discovered on the neighboring property, and the body of a child is discovered soon after. As if the investigations aren't complicated enough, Hank is fighting a recent nemesis for his role of Sheriff--although he was appointed to the role, the coming election will determine whether he keeps his job. If Hank doesn't win, it could be difficult for him to stay in Branson where he and his surgeon wife and kids have come back to live with his recently widowed father-in-law.
Hank is a great character--he is steady, an overall good guy with a great sense of humor, a talented lawman and good boss, husband and father. I like that the two main women in his life, his wife Maggie and his Deputy Sheila are strong women. The supporting characters, especially Hank's team are well-written--even though we don't get to spend much time with many of them. Claire Booth does a good job with writing the cases and the investigations--they seem real and there are enough twists to keep it interesting. I never quite have everything figured out, which I value in a mystery. Although there is a lot going on in the book between the police work for the different cases and Hank's foray into the political arena, it never feels like too much and the pacing is good, especially as the action and tension ramp up to the conclusion. If you like good mysteries, police procedurals, and small town settings, this is a series you will enjoy. I look forward to the third book.
You can see my book tour review, along with a recipe for Pecan Delight Ice Cream Pie inspired by my reading on my blog post here: http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/20...
Note: A review copy of "Another Man's Ground" was provided to me by the publisher Minotaur Books and TLC Book Tours. I was not compensated for this review and as always, my thoughts and opinions are my own.
Hank is a great character--he is steady, an overall good guy with a great sense of humor, a talented lawman and good boss, husband and father. I like that the two main women in his life, his wife Maggie and his Deputy Sheila are strong women. The supporting characters, especially Hank's team are well-written--even though we don't get to spend much time with many of them. Claire Booth does a good job with writing the cases and the investigations--they seem real and there are enough twists to keep it interesting. I never quite have everything figured out, which I value in a mystery. Although there is a lot going on in the book between the police work for the different cases and Hank's foray into the political arena, it never feels like too much and the pacing is good, especially as the action and tension ramp up to the conclusion. If you like good mysteries, police procedurals, and small town settings, this is a series you will enjoy. I look forward to the third book.
You can see my book tour review, along with a recipe for Pecan Delight Ice Cream Pie inspired by my reading on my blog post here: http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/20...
Note: A review copy of "Another Man's Ground" was provided to me by the publisher Minotaur Books and TLC Book Tours. I was not compensated for this review and as always, my thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 28, 2018
“’I know that ain’t what the Bible says, but I do,’ she said. ‘He’s always got horrible music playing, he don’t got no housekeepin’ skills, and he’s mean as a constipated goat.’” (Page 145, Another Man’s Ground)
While that description fit more than a few of our neighbors at the old apartment complex over the years, the same could also be said of several different characters in Another Man’s Ground by Claire Booth. Second in the Sheriff Hank Worth Mystery Series, the events of The Branson Beauty are still on everyone’s mind. Those events had a definite impact on the local community and could easily affect the upcoming election for sheriff. Just doing the job isn’t good enough, especially when you have a slick and well-funded opponent. An opponent who is going to take advantage of everything that happens as a result of the current investigation.
Vern Miles is upset as well as he should be because somebody is messing with his land and his livelihood. A person or persons unknown has been coming onto his land and stripping the bark off his trees. His particular type of elm tree has a substance in the bark that get processed and sold in stores as a supplement to treat various conditions. Not has somebody trespassed on his land and stolen bark from trees in such large quantities that the trees will die, that damage also destroys his income.
Unfortunately, those damaged and dying trees are just the start of the problem in the woods for Branson, Missouri Sheriff Hank Worth. There are undocumented workers running around the woods as well. The same woods are also hiding a couple of bodies and it least one potential murder suspect. All those problems in the woods, past events, and a couple of other things, are messing with his chances of being elected Sheriff in the upcoming election.
Dealing with it all is going to be difficult to say the least.
The second in the series that started with The Branson Beauty is a very good read. Another Man’s Ground seamlessly picks up the action after several months after the first book and keeps things rolling right along to a very satisfying conclusion. All the characters are back along with some new folks, a complex mystery, and the author’s clear appreciation for the area. Another Man’s Ground is a very good read well worth your time.
Another Man’s Ground
Claire Booth
http://www.clairebooth.com
Minotaur Books (St. Martins Publishing Group)
http://www.minotaurbooks.com
July 2017
ISBN# 978-1-250-08441-5
Hardback (eBook format available)
320 Pages
$25.99
Material supplied by the good folks of the Dallas Texas Public Library System.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2018
While that description fit more than a few of our neighbors at the old apartment complex over the years, the same could also be said of several different characters in Another Man’s Ground by Claire Booth. Second in the Sheriff Hank Worth Mystery Series, the events of The Branson Beauty are still on everyone’s mind. Those events had a definite impact on the local community and could easily affect the upcoming election for sheriff. Just doing the job isn’t good enough, especially when you have a slick and well-funded opponent. An opponent who is going to take advantage of everything that happens as a result of the current investigation.
Vern Miles is upset as well as he should be because somebody is messing with his land and his livelihood. A person or persons unknown has been coming onto his land and stripping the bark off his trees. His particular type of elm tree has a substance in the bark that get processed and sold in stores as a supplement to treat various conditions. Not has somebody trespassed on his land and stolen bark from trees in such large quantities that the trees will die, that damage also destroys his income.
Unfortunately, those damaged and dying trees are just the start of the problem in the woods for Branson, Missouri Sheriff Hank Worth. There are undocumented workers running around the woods as well. The same woods are also hiding a couple of bodies and it least one potential murder suspect. All those problems in the woods, past events, and a couple of other things, are messing with his chances of being elected Sheriff in the upcoming election.
Dealing with it all is going to be difficult to say the least.
The second in the series that started with The Branson Beauty is a very good read. Another Man’s Ground seamlessly picks up the action after several months after the first book and keeps things rolling right along to a very satisfying conclusion. All the characters are back along with some new folks, a complex mystery, and the author’s clear appreciation for the area. Another Man’s Ground is a very good read well worth your time.
Another Man’s Ground
Claire Booth
http://www.clairebooth.com
Minotaur Books (St. Martins Publishing Group)
http://www.minotaurbooks.com
July 2017
ISBN# 978-1-250-08441-5
Hardback (eBook format available)
320 Pages
$25.99
Material supplied by the good folks of the Dallas Texas Public Library System.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2018
April 23, 2025
Another Man's Ground is the second book about sheriff Hank Worth by Claire Booth. In this one there is really so much going on. it starts with that someone is stripping bark of trees and then we have the ongoing election for sheriff, we also get a new murder and one old murder and lots of other stuff going on. i just love it. I think I will continue reading this series to see what will happen in Branson Missouri.
May 25, 2017
Another can’t-put-down mystery from Claire Booth!
Hank Worth is trying to solve an impossible crime while trying to keep his sanity and his job as sheriff during a crazy election. He is such a likable sleuth – a competent, caring outsider with a good dose of self-deprecating humor to lighten up the story. I love the way the Ozarks setting is portrayed so strongly. Looking forward to more!
Hank Worth is trying to solve an impossible crime while trying to keep his sanity and his job as sheriff during a crazy election. He is such a likable sleuth – a competent, caring outsider with a good dose of self-deprecating humor to lighten up the story. I love the way the Ozarks setting is portrayed so strongly. Looking forward to more!
August 15, 2017
First Sentence: The dispatch call said there was stripping goes on in the woods, and the property owner was not happy about it.
Sheriff Hank Worth is in the midst of his re-election campaign when called out on a case of an unusual theft, but one of considerable value. He is successful in keeping a certain aspect of the case quiet from the general populous, until a body is found.
A very clever hook definitely captures one’s attention. Booth then proceeds to provide some very interesting “who knew?” information.
Hank having to go through all the work of a political campaign provides an interesting look at what is involved and how manipulative they are. There is a religious sensibility which runs through the story, but not in any way that is preachy or should cause anyone of any faith, or no faith, discomfort.
Booth’s depiction of a mother whose child has been missing is very effective and painful. She conveys the eternal hope one would have even in the face of knowing the case is no longer a priority for law enforcement.
The team of officers is a true ensemble with Hank as its supportive lead, and one officer wanting to be involved—“But, man, was he in some kind of business, where getting handed two homicide cases improved an employee’s morale.” Sheila, in particular, is a well-crafted character as a detective who is a good team member and one who truly cares about the victim. Yet all the characters are very well developed not only on the job, but with Hank’s relationship to his wife and Lovinia, an older woman who shows up at every crime scene and is as wise as she is delightful.
“Another Man’s Ground” has murder, drugs, and politics in a wonderfully unpredictable plot. This is a book once started won’t be put down until it’s finished.
ANOTHER MAN’S GROUND (Pol Proc-Sheriff Hank Worth-Branson Co., MO-Contemp) - Ex
Booth, Claire – 2nd in series
Minotaur Books, July 2017
Sheriff Hank Worth is in the midst of his re-election campaign when called out on a case of an unusual theft, but one of considerable value. He is successful in keeping a certain aspect of the case quiet from the general populous, until a body is found.
A very clever hook definitely captures one’s attention. Booth then proceeds to provide some very interesting “who knew?” information.
Hank having to go through all the work of a political campaign provides an interesting look at what is involved and how manipulative they are. There is a religious sensibility which runs through the story, but not in any way that is preachy or should cause anyone of any faith, or no faith, discomfort.
Booth’s depiction of a mother whose child has been missing is very effective and painful. She conveys the eternal hope one would have even in the face of knowing the case is no longer a priority for law enforcement.
The team of officers is a true ensemble with Hank as its supportive lead, and one officer wanting to be involved—“But, man, was he in some kind of business, where getting handed two homicide cases improved an employee’s morale.” Sheila, in particular, is a well-crafted character as a detective who is a good team member and one who truly cares about the victim. Yet all the characters are very well developed not only on the job, but with Hank’s relationship to his wife and Lovinia, an older woman who shows up at every crime scene and is as wise as she is delightful.
“Another Man’s Ground” has murder, drugs, and politics in a wonderfully unpredictable plot. This is a book once started won’t be put down until it’s finished.
ANOTHER MAN’S GROUND (Pol Proc-Sheriff Hank Worth-Branson Co., MO-Contemp) - Ex
Booth, Claire – 2nd in series
Minotaur Books, July 2017
May 25, 2017
Another Man’s Ground, by Claire Booth is the second book in the Sheriff Hank Worth Mystery Series. This time around, Hank Worth is still protecting Branson County as the new Sheriff, but he needs to win the upcoming election to secure that position. In the midst of his political campaign for Sheriff, Hank finds himself on the hunt for a thief and a murderer (maybe more than one). All the while, Hank is still the witty and sarcastic man (who is not thrilled with wearing a cowboy hat) whose hunt for justice often intertwines with being a husband, father, and boss.
Claire Booth does an excellent job of setting up the story as well as detailing beautiful Branson County for those of us who have never been there. The excitement starts on the first page and she does a great job of keeping it throughout the entire story. Just when you think the story is starting to wind down, she grabs you back in keeps you guessing. Her development of the characters makes them very likeable and realistic. Fans of Claire Booth will not be disappointed! I can’t wait to see what happens in Branson next.
I was lucky enough to read an advanced copy before it is released in July.
Claire Booth does an excellent job of setting up the story as well as detailing beautiful Branson County for those of us who have never been there. The excitement starts on the first page and she does a great job of keeping it throughout the entire story. Just when you think the story is starting to wind down, she grabs you back in keeps you guessing. Her development of the characters makes them very likeable and realistic. Fans of Claire Booth will not be disappointed! I can’t wait to see what happens in Branson next.
I was lucky enough to read an advanced copy before it is released in July.
June 2, 2018
I read this based on all the positive reviews. I can usually get through a book in a few days.
This books is just dragging on and nothing is happening. First time for the author and won't read her again.
I don't not recommend this book. Boring!!! Almost to the end and don't want to finish it
This books is just dragging on and nothing is happening. First time for the author and won't read her again.
I don't not recommend this book. Boring!!! Almost to the end and don't want to finish it
August 11, 2017
3.5-star read
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
It started with a simple phone call about stripped slippery elm bark and quickly become something much more complicated. Sheriff Hank Worth's investigation into the theft of the bark of a tree used as a herbal remedy evolves into the discovery of not one but two dead and buried bodies, a host of illegal immigrants in his county, and a miss-step that just might cost him the election as sheriff in the second book in the Sheriff Hank Worth mystery series, Another Man's Ground by Claire Booth.
Sheriff Hank Worth is a transplant to Branson, Missouri from the "city." He was appointed sheriff a few months back and is now running for election. Although Hank's wife was born and raised in Branson, Hank isn't a part of the "good ol' boy" network and doesn't have the political clout of his opponent and long-time county deputy sheriff, Gerald Tucker. Hank doesn't exactly get along with his campaign manager and he's sure her advice at a local luncheon may have cost him the election. As if dealing with the campaign and all of its drama and fallout wasn't bad enough, Hank must also keep under wraps the illegals he found while investigating the bark theft, attempt to discover the identity of the two dead bodies buried years apart, discern why they were killed and disposed of, and handle a family that can only be described as bad-tempered and ornery if not deadly when crossed. Can Hank find the answers to the theft, identify the remains and killer, and do so before the election?
Another Man's Ground is the second book in the Sheriff Hank Worth mystery series by Claire Booth but the first book that I've read (a situation that will be quickly remedied I assure you). I found this to be a fast-paced, engaging, and enjoyable read despite constant interruptions due to travels between hospitals and nursing homes, nursing home drama, back-to-back-to-back migraine headaches, and more. I enjoyed the personal and workplace drama that Hank encounters and found him to be a realistic and believable character. I actually liked most of the characters in this story, including the colorful, crusty and cantankerous Jasper Kinney, campaign manager Darcy Blakely, and Hank's co-workers -- Alice and Sheila (I really liked Sheila). Another Man's Ground is a taut mystery that provides humor with the twists and turns in the story, mixing family drama, big city boy versus small town boy, and more. Although I didn't read The Branson Beauty (again, something that will be rectified soon), I didn't feel as if I coming into this series and missing too much backstory (of course I could be wrong). If you've read The Branson Beauty, then I'm pretty sure you already have Another Man's Ground on your TBR list (if not, add it ASAP). If you haven't read The Branson Beauty, then I strongly urge you to read it and grab yourself a copy of Another Man's Ground to read immediately afterward. I look forward to reading more in this series and consider myself fortunate to have been introduced to this new-to-me author and series.
This review originally posted on 08/11/2017 at http://www.thebookdivasreads.com/2017....
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
It started with a simple phone call about stripped slippery elm bark and quickly become something much more complicated. Sheriff Hank Worth's investigation into the theft of the bark of a tree used as a herbal remedy evolves into the discovery of not one but two dead and buried bodies, a host of illegal immigrants in his county, and a miss-step that just might cost him the election as sheriff in the second book in the Sheriff Hank Worth mystery series, Another Man's Ground by Claire Booth.
Sheriff Hank Worth is a transplant to Branson, Missouri from the "city." He was appointed sheriff a few months back and is now running for election. Although Hank's wife was born and raised in Branson, Hank isn't a part of the "good ol' boy" network and doesn't have the political clout of his opponent and long-time county deputy sheriff, Gerald Tucker. Hank doesn't exactly get along with his campaign manager and he's sure her advice at a local luncheon may have cost him the election. As if dealing with the campaign and all of its drama and fallout wasn't bad enough, Hank must also keep under wraps the illegals he found while investigating the bark theft, attempt to discover the identity of the two dead bodies buried years apart, discern why they were killed and disposed of, and handle a family that can only be described as bad-tempered and ornery if not deadly when crossed. Can Hank find the answers to the theft, identify the remains and killer, and do so before the election?
Another Man's Ground is the second book in the Sheriff Hank Worth mystery series by Claire Booth but the first book that I've read (a situation that will be quickly remedied I assure you). I found this to be a fast-paced, engaging, and enjoyable read despite constant interruptions due to travels between hospitals and nursing homes, nursing home drama, back-to-back-to-back migraine headaches, and more. I enjoyed the personal and workplace drama that Hank encounters and found him to be a realistic and believable character. I actually liked most of the characters in this story, including the colorful, crusty and cantankerous Jasper Kinney, campaign manager Darcy Blakely, and Hank's co-workers -- Alice and Sheila (I really liked Sheila). Another Man's Ground is a taut mystery that provides humor with the twists and turns in the story, mixing family drama, big city boy versus small town boy, and more. Although I didn't read The Branson Beauty (again, something that will be rectified soon), I didn't feel as if I coming into this series and missing too much backstory (of course I could be wrong). If you've read The Branson Beauty, then I'm pretty sure you already have Another Man's Ground on your TBR list (if not, add it ASAP). If you haven't read The Branson Beauty, then I strongly urge you to read it and grab yourself a copy of Another Man's Ground to read immediately afterward. I look forward to reading more in this series and consider myself fortunate to have been introduced to this new-to-me author and series.
This review originally posted on 08/11/2017 at http://www.thebookdivasreads.com/2017....
July 19, 2017
I really enjoyed Claire Booth’s debut novel The Branson Beauty, and I’ve been looking out for the follow up ever since. Having solved the murder of the popular, pretty young woman in the previous book, Hank thinks that he should be able to keep being sheriff and live a quiet existence in Branson for a while. But he has to run for the sheriff’s office in order to keep his job since he was appointed to the position, and he has some enemies in both other disgruntled cops and local affluent businessmen that couldn’t buy him off–so it will be anything but easy to run his campaign. And then he has murders to investigate when a local landowner hires undocumented workers to cut down some trees and one of them stumbles into a ravine containing two bodies at the bottom–one very fresh and one decades old.
Hank’s family life has settled down some, with his father-in-law Duncan taking care of the two children while Hank is working leads and his wife is a doctor in the local hospital’s emergency room. Some of the more light-hearted moments occur when Hank comes home to find what Duncan and the kids have been up to in their absence, and grandpa certainly has his own ideas of what the kids and their unruly adopted dog Guapo should get to do while the parents are away. It’s so relatable to my family situation and it made me smile.
Hank’s right-hand woman at work is Sheila Turley, the county’s first African American woman deputy–which doesn’t sit well with some citizens. She’s the best cop that Hank has known in so many ways, and he wouldn’t be nearly as successful in his position without her. Along with a few other trusted cops, Hank knows that he can get to the truth about the murders, but it will take a lot of leg work and some luck as well. There’s a new set of characters–both bad and good–that populate this second installment, and I enjoyed getting to know them. From the not-so-stereotypical backwoods feud between two neighboring families and the disappearance of their medicinal tree bark, to the campaign manager that Hank’s wife hires to make him more appealing and seem like less of an outsider, to the neighbor who seems to have the hots for Duncan, every person who makes an appearance–big or small–makes an impact and leaves an impression that isn’t forgettable. And that’s saying something when the cast does grow as the book moves along toward the end.
Claire Booth does a fantastic job of bringing small town Branson and the surrounding country areas to life, and it makes me simultaneously happy that I don’t live in a rural area any more and miss it just a tiny bit. We got to learn so much more about Hank and his life before coming to Branson since a lot was drug out during the election, and I understand him more now. But he’s essentially the same–he’s loyal, tough, fair, honest, funny, and has a low tolerance for b.s. and backstabbing. And those are fantastic qualities in both a sheriff and a family man.
I give Another Man’s Ground a five out of five. I really enjoyed how all of the stories wove together–from the decades old feud between the rich, influential neighbors to the bad seed family of brothers, to even aspects of his campaign that he’d rather not participate in. Just like in the previous book, I felt right at home immediately with Hank, his family, and his main deputies, and any new characters were distinct and well-drawn. The pacing was perfect, and I really didn’t want to put this down. Claire Booth expanded this fictional world and it still feels cozy and quaint. I’m looking forward to more stories about Hank, his deputies, and his family–and of course more of the unique and quirky citizens of Branson.
(Also on Bewitched Bookworms, book received for free from publisher in exchange for honest review for TLC Book Tour)
Hank’s family life has settled down some, with his father-in-law Duncan taking care of the two children while Hank is working leads and his wife is a doctor in the local hospital’s emergency room. Some of the more light-hearted moments occur when Hank comes home to find what Duncan and the kids have been up to in their absence, and grandpa certainly has his own ideas of what the kids and their unruly adopted dog Guapo should get to do while the parents are away. It’s so relatable to my family situation and it made me smile.
Hank’s right-hand woman at work is Sheila Turley, the county’s first African American woman deputy–which doesn’t sit well with some citizens. She’s the best cop that Hank has known in so many ways, and he wouldn’t be nearly as successful in his position without her. Along with a few other trusted cops, Hank knows that he can get to the truth about the murders, but it will take a lot of leg work and some luck as well. There’s a new set of characters–both bad and good–that populate this second installment, and I enjoyed getting to know them. From the not-so-stereotypical backwoods feud between two neighboring families and the disappearance of their medicinal tree bark, to the campaign manager that Hank’s wife hires to make him more appealing and seem like less of an outsider, to the neighbor who seems to have the hots for Duncan, every person who makes an appearance–big or small–makes an impact and leaves an impression that isn’t forgettable. And that’s saying something when the cast does grow as the book moves along toward the end.
Claire Booth does a fantastic job of bringing small town Branson and the surrounding country areas to life, and it makes me simultaneously happy that I don’t live in a rural area any more and miss it just a tiny bit. We got to learn so much more about Hank and his life before coming to Branson since a lot was drug out during the election, and I understand him more now. But he’s essentially the same–he’s loyal, tough, fair, honest, funny, and has a low tolerance for b.s. and backstabbing. And those are fantastic qualities in both a sheriff and a family man.
I give Another Man’s Ground a five out of five. I really enjoyed how all of the stories wove together–from the decades old feud between the rich, influential neighbors to the bad seed family of brothers, to even aspects of his campaign that he’d rather not participate in. Just like in the previous book, I felt right at home immediately with Hank, his family, and his main deputies, and any new characters were distinct and well-drawn. The pacing was perfect, and I really didn’t want to put this down. Claire Booth expanded this fictional world and it still feels cozy and quaint. I’m looking forward to more stories about Hank, his deputies, and his family–and of course more of the unique and quirky citizens of Branson.
(Also on Bewitched Bookworms, book received for free from publisher in exchange for honest review for TLC Book Tour)
August 1, 2017
My Highly Caffeinated Thought: A Small town murder mystery done with humor, heart, and good balance of police work.
ANOTHER MAN’S GROUND is more than a mystery. I know it sounds cliche, but the bodies that are found are only the beginning of a story that will bring you deep into the heart of Branson, Missouri.
The layers that Claire Booth builds within the narrative are so intertwined that the author seamlessly gives her readers a perfect combination of human interest and crime. I loved the way that she takes the stripping of trees for profit and catapults her readers into a town filled with dead bodies, backhanded politics, crazy antics, and wonderful characters that enrich the story even more. As each page went by, I became completely invested in Hank, his deputies, and his family, as well as their outcomes.
All in all this is a solid crime novel that you will love if you like small town police procedurals. Also, for those who don’t love the more gritty mysteries and thrillers out there. This book gives you just the right balance of crime, characters, and witty banter.
Series Note: I never read the first novel in the series, but I understood everything that was going on. Sure there are a few things here and there that might have gone over my head, but for the most part, you can enjoy Sheriff Hank Worth without having read the previous book.
Highly Caffeinated Rating of… ☕ ☕ ☕ ☕
Reviewer Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and TLC Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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ANOTHER MAN’S GROUND is more than a mystery. I know it sounds cliche, but the bodies that are found are only the beginning of a story that will bring you deep into the heart of Branson, Missouri.
The layers that Claire Booth builds within the narrative are so intertwined that the author seamlessly gives her readers a perfect combination of human interest and crime. I loved the way that she takes the stripping of trees for profit and catapults her readers into a town filled with dead bodies, backhanded politics, crazy antics, and wonderful characters that enrich the story even more. As each page went by, I became completely invested in Hank, his deputies, and his family, as well as their outcomes.
All in all this is a solid crime novel that you will love if you like small town police procedurals. Also, for those who don’t love the more gritty mysteries and thrillers out there. This book gives you just the right balance of crime, characters, and witty banter.
Series Note: I never read the first novel in the series, but I understood everything that was going on. Sure there are a few things here and there that might have gone over my head, but for the most part, you can enjoy Sheriff Hank Worth without having read the previous book.
Highly Caffeinated Rating of… ☕ ☕ ☕ ☕
Reviewer Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and TLC Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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June 16, 2017
Hank Worth is the new sheriff of a small, rural tourist town in southern Missouri. He is investigating an unusual crime of elm bark theft and is surprised to learn how lucrative the sale of this bark can be. This crime leads the property owner, Vern Miles, to decide to remove several dying trees, which leads to the discovery of two dead bodies. Now in the middle of his re-election campaign, Hank has two murders to solve, and in trying to get the answers, he's not sure who he can trust.
"Another Man's Ground" is the follow-up author Claire Booth's "The Branson Beauty." Hank is a thorough and highly ethical investigator with a lot on his plate. He has to balance family life, getting used to living and working in a rural area and learns that dealing with small town politics is unfortunately part of the job. Although this book takes place in Missouri, this reminds me of J.A. Jance's Joanna Brady series. The book is well-written and Hank is a likeable character.
I am familiar with the town of Branson, Missouri, which is the setting of the book. I think the author did a better job realistically portraying that town in the first book, but still hit many of the right notes in bringing the town to life as the setting of the mystery. I liked how the case and the book ended and hope this series continues.
I received this book from NetGalley, through the courtesy of Minotaur Books. The book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
"Another Man's Ground" is the follow-up author Claire Booth's "The Branson Beauty." Hank is a thorough and highly ethical investigator with a lot on his plate. He has to balance family life, getting used to living and working in a rural area and learns that dealing with small town politics is unfortunately part of the job. Although this book takes place in Missouri, this reminds me of J.A. Jance's Joanna Brady series. The book is well-written and Hank is a likeable character.
I am familiar with the town of Branson, Missouri, which is the setting of the book. I think the author did a better job realistically portraying that town in the first book, but still hit many of the right notes in bringing the town to life as the setting of the mystery. I liked how the case and the book ended and hope this series continues.
I received this book from NetGalley, through the courtesy of Minotaur Books. The book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
August 7, 2017
I feel like I could have gone into Another Man’s Ground without having read The Branson Beauty first; so, good news, this one can read as a standalone! However, I do recommend going back and reading the first in the series; it does help with connecting to the characters!
When I first read the synopsis of this book, I wasn’t even sure I wanted to read it. But, since I was a fan of Hank Worth in Booth’s first novel, I dove on in. Hank Worth is back and is called out to investigate the theft of some elm tree bark, however, he does end up stumbling upon some dead bodies in the process and then the plot really gets rolling!
I found this one to be much faster paced and a little bit darker than The Branson Beauty; this pleasantly surprised me! I was expecting the same wholesome vibe that I felt with the first novel in the series, but instead, I found this one to be more compelling and similar to the thrillers I usually find myself enjoying! However, Booth does not lose sight of her original narrative style and I found the characters to be just as likeable within this plot!
Another great read by Claire Booth!
When I first read the synopsis of this book, I wasn’t even sure I wanted to read it. But, since I was a fan of Hank Worth in Booth’s first novel, I dove on in. Hank Worth is back and is called out to investigate the theft of some elm tree bark, however, he does end up stumbling upon some dead bodies in the process and then the plot really gets rolling!
I found this one to be much faster paced and a little bit darker than The Branson Beauty; this pleasantly surprised me! I was expecting the same wholesome vibe that I felt with the first novel in the series, but instead, I found this one to be more compelling and similar to the thrillers I usually find myself enjoying! However, Booth does not lose sight of her original narrative style and I found the characters to be just as likeable within this plot!
Another great read by Claire Booth!
August 26, 2019
The second book in this series finds Sheriff Hank Worth having to navigate a lot of territory in his new hometown. First, a complaint about someone stealing the bark from elm trees out on someone's land and then, there's the election for sheriff. This is Hank's wife Maggie's hometown, so she knows what it will take for this outsider who was appointed to fulfill a term to win one on his own. It entails some of the humorous parts of the book, such as when campaign manager Darcy is appalled to learn Hank is actually from California, not just someone who lived there a little while. The slippery elm bark leads to the discovery of undocumented workers, drug trafficking in the backwoods of the county and long held grudges and secrets from warring families. It did not end how I thought it would and I really liked the growth these characters are receiving as the series goes on. Sam and Shelia, in particular.
July 20, 2017
Another Man's Ground is the second Sheriff Hank Worth by author Claire Booth. This is the first book of Booth's that I have read and I really enjoyed it.
Another Man's Ground is set in Branson County, Missouri which is just south of Springfield in the Ozark Mountains. Sheriff Hank Worth is up for re-election while trying to solve two murders as well as find out who stole elm tree bark. Then there is the long simmering feud between property owners. And undocumented workers hiding in the woods.
Another Man's Ground is an interesting and entertaining read that mystery fans will love. I enjoyed getting to know Sheriff Hank and his family and co-workers. I found this book to be well written and a pleasure to read. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
Highly recommend Another Man's Ground.
Another Man's Ground is set in Branson County, Missouri which is just south of Springfield in the Ozark Mountains. Sheriff Hank Worth is up for re-election while trying to solve two murders as well as find out who stole elm tree bark. Then there is the long simmering feud between property owners. And undocumented workers hiding in the woods.
Another Man's Ground is an interesting and entertaining read that mystery fans will love. I enjoyed getting to know Sheriff Hank and his family and co-workers. I found this book to be well written and a pleasure to read. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
Highly recommend Another Man's Ground.
February 15, 2025
Vern Miles calls the sheriff, Hank Worth about a problem on his land. Someone stole the bark off his slippery elm and took so much bark that the trees will die. Hank notices the same damage on Kinney's land. When he goes to talk to the other man about his damaged property, Hank doesn't get the expect response. Soon he has another murder to solve and how it connects to the herbal supplements harvesting occurring in the local area. While retrieving the first body an older body is discovered, a child. Who is it and when did they die. Hank is trying to get elected running against a corrupt deputy who's a local good ole boy. Can he wrap up these cases and stay sheriff. He's got to win the race since this is the 2nd book in a series.
August 18, 2025
Book #2 in this excellent series. I love the thriller/police procedural/mystery genre. especially a series full of realistically developed characters. It helps that this series is based in Branson, Missouri, not far from my current home. Claire Booth has captured the local residents and their challenges living in an area known for tourism and shows featuring resident artists. Sheriff Hank Worth is an excellent example of a central character that you learn to love and understand what makes him "tick". Chief Deputy Sheila and Deputy Sam keep Hank out of too much trouble while keeping the citizens of Branson safe. I've recommended this series to my loyal reading circle of more than 50 people and they are recommending to their circles. It's safe to say, it deserves a spot on your TBR.
May 23, 2020
I was really surprised of how much I enjoyed this book. I usually like murder mysteries in which I try to determine who the murderer is. Even though there were two murders this was not the main plot. We get involved with a sheriff who is considered an outsider and a family who lived in the town for generations that the town feared.
We also have a family who are the trouble makers. The sheriff is trying to do his job against the odds of people thinking he is a dumb outsider. He is also facing the challenge of trying to get re-elected. The murders and a high profile theft are just part of the story. The characters are what keeps you involved.
We also have a family who are the trouble makers. The sheriff is trying to do his job against the odds of people thinking he is a dumb outsider. He is also facing the challenge of trying to get re-elected. The murders and a high profile theft are just part of the story. The characters are what keeps you involved.
July 15, 2017
Another Man’s Ground is a great second entry into what is an outstanding series. It is also a rarity, part of a series that can be read and enjoyed on its own merits. The book is structured in a way that compels the reader to finish in a day or two at most. There are two separate crimes that are connected as well as a comical election subplot. Superb characterization and highly descriptive language earmark Another Man’s Ground as a sure-fire winner this summer. Even if you are not a fan of the Ozarks, you will enjoy this funny and well- written novel.
July 30, 2017
I truly enjoyed reading ANOTHER MAN'S GROUND. This is the second Sheriff Hank Worth novel, and I would love to read the first one also. Sheriff Worth is called to a property with trees from which enough bark has been stolen to kill the trees. The bark contains an herb which the owner had been removing. While investigating, 2 bodies are discovered. The first body is a recently deceased male, while the second is a decades old corpse of a child who had been shot is the back of head. A great start for a good mystery! I received this book for an honest opinion.
August 6, 2017
Originally published at Reading Reality
I really like slightly beleaguered Sheriff Hank Worth, to the point where I just spent a good fifteen minutes trying to figure out whether there will be a third book in this terrific new mystery series.
Alas, that is still a mystery, so in the meantime, let’s explore Another Man’s Ground.
There are two stories in Another Man’s Ground and those stories compete with Hank’s, and the reader’s, attention from beginning to end.
Hank is not merely the new sheriff of Branson County, but he is also merely filling out the remaining term of the previously elected sheriff, recently promoted to the state senate. To remain the sheriff, and remain in Branson, Hank needs to run for election. But he absolutely hates everything about politicking. He wants to solve crimes and keep people safe, not make speeches and curry favor with local politicians. He hates making speeches and he detests a good chunk of the local politicians, and with good reason.
But he is the best man for the job – his competition, one of his own deputies, is no good as a deputy and absolutely in the pockets of the politicians. He doesn’t want to actually do the job, he just wants the perquisites.
Hank’s future isn’t the only one that’s riding on this election, either, which just adds to the pressure. He and his wife Maggie moved back to her Branson hometown after her mother died of cancer. Maggie’s family has lived in Branson for three generations, which still doesn’t quite make her “one of the locals”, but close, especially since her late mother was an absolutely beloved school principal in town.
Hank needs to stay in Branson. Maggie is now a surgeon at the local hospital, and her dad, Duncan, needs them around. Equally, they need him, because he’s the one taking care of their kids while they are both working all the hours of the day and night.
Hank’s chief deputy needs him to win the election, because she’ll be lucky just to be relegated to jail guard duty for the rest of her life if Hank loses. The good-old-boys really, really don’t like Sheila, because she’s smart, gifted, female and black. They’ll make her life hell if Hank is out of their way.
And into the middle of all of the election shenanigans, a murder case drops on Hank’s head. Or rather, someone running from the scene of what seems to be an entirely different crime drops on the murder victim’s head – along with the rest of his messily decaying corpse.
In the process of investigating the crime scene where “Rotten Doe’s” body is found (this corpse is particularly ripe), Hank and his technicians uncover another body buried under the first one. The second victim becomes “Child Doe”. While no one seems to mourn “Rotten” very much, everyone grieves “Child Doe”, including the six local families with long-unsolved missing children’s cases.
The two corpses lead Hank and his team on a not-so-merry foray into not just one but two of Branson County’s long-standing hot spots. The Kinney property, where the body is found, and the Taylor compound. Jasper Kinney is the last of a long line of local landowners who once had a lot of power and a lot of clout, and still seem to, mostly out of inherited fear among the locals. The Taylors are just no good – every member of the family has a long rap sheet. The sheriff’s department has always been sure they were cooking meth somewhere on their property, but never had probably cause to search.
Now they do. And when they do, things go tragically wrong, just as so many of the decisions that Hank makes on this case do. But in the end, he figures out the solution. Delivering it is something else again.
Escape Rating A-: I have squeed a lot about this book. I did about the previous book, The Branson Beauty, too. I think I just like the characters, and enjoy watching them work.
I also don’t think you absolutely have to read The Branson Beauty to get into Another Man’s Ground, but who can resist any book that starts with half the crew humming the Gilligan’s Island theme, and with good reason?
The case that sucks Hank and his team in was a real page turner. There was so much going on, so many tempting red herrings, and so much local history that Hank can’t help stepping in. Everything goes way back, and it all matters.
I also enjoyed the way that the case starts rather small and slightly crazy. It begins with tree bark, segues into rising prices for herbal remedies, takes a detour through illegal immigration, trips over drug trafficking, and crashes through a long-simmering feud that feels also too much like the Hatfields versus the McCoys. All while Hank is desperately trying to solve two murders and not totally screw up his election prospects. It’s a daunting challenge.
I will say that when the focus was on the mutating ramifications of the original cases, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. But when it came to the campaign shenanigans, like Hank himself, the events and incidents seem to take forever to finish, even when nobody screws up. I may have felt for Hank just a bit too much in those scenes, because I’d want to be out of there just as badly as he did.
But the way the mystery unfolded, and the way it was finally solved, well, that will keep me hunting for Hank’s next outing.
I really like slightly beleaguered Sheriff Hank Worth, to the point where I just spent a good fifteen minutes trying to figure out whether there will be a third book in this terrific new mystery series.
Alas, that is still a mystery, so in the meantime, let’s explore Another Man’s Ground.
There are two stories in Another Man’s Ground and those stories compete with Hank’s, and the reader’s, attention from beginning to end.
Hank is not merely the new sheriff of Branson County, but he is also merely filling out the remaining term of the previously elected sheriff, recently promoted to the state senate. To remain the sheriff, and remain in Branson, Hank needs to run for election. But he absolutely hates everything about politicking. He wants to solve crimes and keep people safe, not make speeches and curry favor with local politicians. He hates making speeches and he detests a good chunk of the local politicians, and with good reason.
But he is the best man for the job – his competition, one of his own deputies, is no good as a deputy and absolutely in the pockets of the politicians. He doesn’t want to actually do the job, he just wants the perquisites.
Hank’s future isn’t the only one that’s riding on this election, either, which just adds to the pressure. He and his wife Maggie moved back to her Branson hometown after her mother died of cancer. Maggie’s family has lived in Branson for three generations, which still doesn’t quite make her “one of the locals”, but close, especially since her late mother was an absolutely beloved school principal in town.
Hank needs to stay in Branson. Maggie is now a surgeon at the local hospital, and her dad, Duncan, needs them around. Equally, they need him, because he’s the one taking care of their kids while they are both working all the hours of the day and night.
Hank’s chief deputy needs him to win the election, because she’ll be lucky just to be relegated to jail guard duty for the rest of her life if Hank loses. The good-old-boys really, really don’t like Sheila, because she’s smart, gifted, female and black. They’ll make her life hell if Hank is out of their way.
And into the middle of all of the election shenanigans, a murder case drops on Hank’s head. Or rather, someone running from the scene of what seems to be an entirely different crime drops on the murder victim’s head – along with the rest of his messily decaying corpse.
In the process of investigating the crime scene where “Rotten Doe’s” body is found (this corpse is particularly ripe), Hank and his technicians uncover another body buried under the first one. The second victim becomes “Child Doe”. While no one seems to mourn “Rotten” very much, everyone grieves “Child Doe”, including the six local families with long-unsolved missing children’s cases.
The two corpses lead Hank and his team on a not-so-merry foray into not just one but two of Branson County’s long-standing hot spots. The Kinney property, where the body is found, and the Taylor compound. Jasper Kinney is the last of a long line of local landowners who once had a lot of power and a lot of clout, and still seem to, mostly out of inherited fear among the locals. The Taylors are just no good – every member of the family has a long rap sheet. The sheriff’s department has always been sure they were cooking meth somewhere on their property, but never had probably cause to search.
Now they do. And when they do, things go tragically wrong, just as so many of the decisions that Hank makes on this case do. But in the end, he figures out the solution. Delivering it is something else again.
Escape Rating A-: I have squeed a lot about this book. I did about the previous book, The Branson Beauty, too. I think I just like the characters, and enjoy watching them work.
I also don’t think you absolutely have to read The Branson Beauty to get into Another Man’s Ground, but who can resist any book that starts with half the crew humming the Gilligan’s Island theme, and with good reason?
The case that sucks Hank and his team in was a real page turner. There was so much going on, so many tempting red herrings, and so much local history that Hank can’t help stepping in. Everything goes way back, and it all matters.
I also enjoyed the way that the case starts rather small and slightly crazy. It begins with tree bark, segues into rising prices for herbal remedies, takes a detour through illegal immigration, trips over drug trafficking, and crashes through a long-simmering feud that feels also too much like the Hatfields versus the McCoys. All while Hank is desperately trying to solve two murders and not totally screw up his election prospects. It’s a daunting challenge.
I will say that when the focus was on the mutating ramifications of the original cases, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. But when it came to the campaign shenanigans, like Hank himself, the events and incidents seem to take forever to finish, even when nobody screws up. I may have felt for Hank just a bit too much in those scenes, because I’d want to be out of there just as badly as he did.
But the way the mystery unfolded, and the way it was finally solved, well, that will keep me hunting for Hank’s next outing.
July 2, 2021
Sheriff Hank Worth is such a likable character that I love to catch up on what's going on in his life. He's a sheriff near Branson, Missouri, not far from where I live, and all his characters sound like people I know. He's running for reelection in this one and trying to settle a dispute among neighboring landowners about who's collecting tree bark and yellow root on "Another Man's Ground." The story includes undocumented workers, long buried bodies, and lessons on what you can find in the Ozark woods to make money. Claire Booth's trademark humor make this mystery a fun read.
August 18, 2017
I bought this book the day it came out, having enjoyed The Branson Beauty. As with Booth's first book, I wanted to get my highlighter out and start tracking clues right away. The attention to detail immerses you in the Ozarks setting from the get-go, and the tight narrative pace will keep you on your toes. I'm also a fan of Hank Worth and his "outsider" perspective on the local crime scene. A great read!
December 6, 2019
Totally flew through this one! I normally like to read the first book of a series, first, but I totally didn’t realize this was the second when I picked it up. But I liked how it didn’t feel like you were missing out on anything by not reading the first. Such a good murder mystery/true crime/thriller! Intricate and terrific characters, easy to picture setting, and perfectly wrapped up at the end! Highly recommend.
July 20, 2017
Booth offers a compelling plot, characters to love (and hate), humor, and tension in her new Sheriff Hank Worth mystery. As Worth reluctantly participates in his reelection campaign, he’s seeking the murderer of two bodies found in the woods and negotiating his way through a generations-old feud in his Branson County district. A very enjoyable read!
July 18, 2018
I enjoyed this book as it was set in Branson's hills in the Missouri Ozarks and features Hank Worth as the new Sheriff now seaking first time politics/elections and solve a murder at the same time.
Fun reading about all those hillbillies and their strong connections with the lands of the generations before them.
Fun reading about all those hillbillies and their strong connections with the lands of the generations before them.
October 20, 2018
More of a how-am-I-going-to-prove-it than a who-done-it. Moves along well. Perhaps a bit too much personal life for my tastes, but it is well done, especially how the sheriff learns to handle the politics. Missouri is not as much of a character in this one. Will definitely wait for #3 in this series.
March 8, 2022
Cop story set in Branson. Family fued resembling the Hatfields and McCoys take place in a heavily wooded section of the county surrounding a creek boundary line. When the sheriff is called out to investigate the theft of bark from several trees he finds more than he expected. Two decomposed bodies. How and when they got there is only the beginning of the mystery
July 9, 2018
a small town sheriff goes out to inspect theft of tree bark, and ends up finding 2 skeletons. the investigation coincides with his re-election campaign, which he likes his job not hated politics, and has the town's big wigs against him
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