Chokecherry Canyon

by Mike Attebery

When a disgraced businessman is nearly decapitated in a seedy restaurant, the blood trail leads reporter Luke Murphy to a series of dark secrets, concealed for decades in the New Mexico desert.Luke Murphy returned to Farmington, New Mexico to care for his ailing father, but a year later, his old man is dead, and Luke has stuck around. Working for the local newspaper, he’s quickly learning that reporting the news in his old hometown often means reading between the lines of what people are willing to share with him on the record and off. But there’s nothing like a murder to get people talking…While covering a crime scene on the outskirts of town, Luke unwittingly stumbles onto a story forty years in the making. Whispered secrets suggest a cover-up spearheaded by the town’s former mayor, a conspiracy involving a hometown hero, and a growing scandal known to just a handful of people – including Luke’s late father. The farther Luke drills down, the harder the town’s power-players fight to conceal the truth. It’s a story as old as print, a tale of politics, greed, and murder, simmering under the hot sun in the American Southwest.

180 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2017

About the author

Mike Attebery is the author of ten novels, including The Grimwood Trilogy, Chokecherry Canyon, Firepower, Seattle On Ice, Bloody Pulp, and Rosé in Saint Tropez. He lives with his family on an island off the coast of Washington State.

Reviews

[Sharon W. Self · Rating 2 out of 5]

I cannot believe this book was hyped using Tony Hillerman's name. There is not one scintilla of likeness between Hillerman's excellent south western novels and this sophomoric . Don't waste your time;if you want a good

I cannot believe that this book was hyped using Tony Hillerman's name. There is not one scintilla of likeness between Hillerman's well-crafted southwestern novels and this decidedly sophomoric effort. If you want a good western, read Hillerman, Craig Johnson, C.J. Box, Robert Parker's Cole and Hitch series, or even Louis Lamour. This was,a,waste of time and money.

[Judy E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read!

Enjoyed the main character. He was interesting and brave and willing to do what he had to do to get the story even though it put him in great danger.

[T J · Rating 3 out of 5]

Luke Murphy, a reporter for the Farmington Daily Times, is finding something is not quite right in his hometown. While covering a crime scene at a local café he unwittingly stumbles on a decades old conspiracy that his dad had theories about but could never prove. This a good one day read mystery.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taut and well written

Clean story line and interesting characters. I liked that a newspaper reporter was the hero of the story. Go Luke.

[Abbey Townsend · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book cant wait to read the rest of the suthors books

Good book, looking forward to the rest of the books written by thus author. Very intriguing book keeps your attention

[Kathleen Morris · Rating 3 out of 5]

This "novel" was really a short story. As a short story, it was very good. As a novel, it needed help. I am always suspicious of comparisons. When this author was compared to Tony Hillerman, I immediately felt conned but decided to make my own determination as to the credibility of this claim. Well, they both write about New Mexico but there is no comparison. When one reads a Tony Hillerman story, one can see the countryside, hear the local voices and feel his respect and love for the New Mexico area. Mr. Attebery's story could have been in any town in any state in the US. There was no local charm or character.

[CINDY MONTOYA · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Read...as someone who is from Farmington was a fun read

Good book. Quick to read. I came across the title and originally thought it was a true story. Growing up in Farmington I spent a lot of time in the Glade. Wished he would have included a little more local stuff to the book.. There was always mysterious happenings in Choke Cherry Canyon. Could have had a little more story to read

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Set in Farmington, NM. Murder mystery. Quick read

[Wanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Should not be compared to Tony Hillerman
This book was a quick read