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The Apache County Series #4
Rancho Mala Suerte
Sheriff James Carmichael is barely recovered from the assassination attempted by a fellow law enforcement officer when he is thrown a new problem. A prominent local rancher has gone missing. His distraught son tells the sheriff that his father had gone into the Mala Suerte to check on some lost cattle.
The Mala Suerte. As unforgiving a place as exists anywhere else in the world. Born of tectonic upheavals, the ground broken and scarred, swept by the ever-present wind, everything out there will puncture, bite, poison or starve anyone foolish enough to enter.
The sheriff doesn’t have the heart to tell the boy that the only thing they’re likely to find of anyone five days overdue from what should have been a two day trip is going to be scattered bones.
He is nowhere near a hundred percent able yet, has other issues with which he must deal – not the least of which is his unresolved situation with Eileen Parker - and in the midst of it is confronted with a natural disaster.
To add to his problems, Special Agent Sara Kickingbird of the FBI has been assigned the case. Kickingbird has had a love/hate relationship with Jim Carmichael since the events they shared in Devil's Canyon. Mostly it has been hate.
Nevertheless, he has no choice. He must enter the Mala Suerte, somehow survive and find his quarry. Or die trying.
The latter option seems all too likely.
The Mala Suerte. As unforgiving a place as exists anywhere else in the world. Born of tectonic upheavals, the ground broken and scarred, swept by the ever-present wind, everything out there will puncture, bite, poison or starve anyone foolish enough to enter.
The sheriff doesn’t have the heart to tell the boy that the only thing they’re likely to find of anyone five days overdue from what should have been a two day trip is going to be scattered bones.
He is nowhere near a hundred percent able yet, has other issues with which he must deal – not the least of which is his unresolved situation with Eileen Parker - and in the midst of it is confronted with a natural disaster.
To add to his problems, Special Agent Sara Kickingbird of the FBI has been assigned the case. Kickingbird has had a love/hate relationship with Jim Carmichael since the events they shared in Devil's Canyon. Mostly it has been hate.
Nevertheless, he has no choice. He must enter the Mala Suerte, somehow survive and find his quarry. Or die trying.
The latter option seems all too likely.
307 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 8, 2017
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March 29, 2022
What a heck of a story!
This one will leave you wanting more! A awesome storyline, all most leaves you wishing there was treasure out there. Loved it, but wasn't ready for the ending! Really wanted Jim to get a happy relationship!
This one will leave you wanting more! A awesome storyline, all most leaves you wishing there was treasure out there. Loved it, but wasn't ready for the ending! Really wanted Jim to get a happy relationship!
February 7, 2025
I enjoy the characters and the creative plots. But the sexist talk and jokes seem very dated; there's got to be a more current/relevant way to bring in some of the sexual tension the author's seemingly trying to create.
July 3, 2021
This book had entirely too much explaining of military equipment, corruption, and back story.
February 19, 2022
Good series to read.
March 3, 2022
Rancho Mala Suerte
I think I liked this book better than the others. Can't wait to read the next one yo see if he gets the girl.
I think I liked this book better than the others. Can't wait to read the next one yo see if he gets the girl.
November 7, 2022
Really enjoyed this book. Hopefully Jim is more successful with his love life in the next book!
July 2, 2024
Rancho Malo Suerte
The Sheriff's inability to resolve his personal relationship with his Administrative Assistant detracts from the plot. I will not pursue this series.
The Sheriff's inability to resolve his personal relationship with his Administrative Assistant detracts from the plot. I will not pursue this series.
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