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Owen Wolfe #1
Perdido County: Dark Road
Introducing West Texas Sheriff Owen Wolfe in this riveting first episode of Perdido County, a new modern-day American West crime fiction serial novel.
Former Dallas police homicide detective Owen Wolfe is on a dark road and a man in need of redemption. He resigned after his partner was tragically murdered. Wolfe blames himself. Depressed and racked with guilt he returns to his West Texas hometown in Perdido County to bury his grief and pain in a liquor bottle.
When longtime family friend, Perdido County Sheriff Emory "Bud" Frazer learns Wolfe is back home, he decides to do what he can to save the son of his best friend from depression and alcohol. Facing treatment for cancer, Frazer persuades Wolfe to sign on as acting sheriff to finish out Frazer's last term. Wolfe reluctantly accepts the job as a favor to Frazer though he had previously decided he was through as a peace officer.
Immediately he faces his first test as acting sheriff when a man is gunned downed near the Mexican border. Once immersed in the murder investigation Wolfe's instincts and experience kick in.
In the course of solving the murder Wolfe starts to work through his emotional issues. He resolves to rebuild his career as a peace officer and to clean up his life.
Former Dallas police homicide detective Owen Wolfe is on a dark road and a man in need of redemption. He resigned after his partner was tragically murdered. Wolfe blames himself. Depressed and racked with guilt he returns to his West Texas hometown in Perdido County to bury his grief and pain in a liquor bottle.
When longtime family friend, Perdido County Sheriff Emory "Bud" Frazer learns Wolfe is back home, he decides to do what he can to save the son of his best friend from depression and alcohol. Facing treatment for cancer, Frazer persuades Wolfe to sign on as acting sheriff to finish out Frazer's last term. Wolfe reluctantly accepts the job as a favor to Frazer though he had previously decided he was through as a peace officer.
Immediately he faces his first test as acting sheriff when a man is gunned downed near the Mexican border. Once immersed in the murder investigation Wolfe's instincts and experience kick in.
In the course of solving the murder Wolfe starts to work through his emotional issues. He resolves to rebuild his career as a peace officer and to clean up his life.
47 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 14, 2019
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About the author
Larry Darter
66 books32 followersLarry Darter is an author and retired police officer who enjoys writing crime fiction, mysteries, and thrillers. He was born in Oklahoma and lived in Dallas, Texas for more than a dozen years.
He is a veteran of the United States Navy and also served for more than ten years as an infantry officer in the United States Army Reserve, leaving military service at the rank of captain.
Larry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Larry’s first book, an Old West novel, The Highbenders, was published in 2011. He subsequently wrote and published several non-fiction books on diverse topics ranging from popular culture to personal finance. He is currently working on a crime fiction series set in Los Angeles, California.
Beyond writing, Larry’s other passions include spending time with his partner Suzanne, reading, watching baseball, running, and travel.
He is a veteran of the United States Navy and also served for more than ten years as an infantry officer in the United States Army Reserve, leaving military service at the rank of captain.
Larry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Larry’s first book, an Old West novel, The Highbenders, was published in 2011. He subsequently wrote and published several non-fiction books on diverse topics ranging from popular culture to personal finance. He is currently working on a crime fiction series set in Los Angeles, California.
Beyond writing, Larry’s other passions include spending time with his partner Suzanne, reading, watching baseball, running, and travel.
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July 4, 2019
Perdido County: Dark Road (Owen Wolfe Mysteries Book 1) - a review by Rosemary Kenny
*slight spoilers*
Book 1 in the Owen Wolfe Mysteries is Perdido County: Dark Road by David Leadbeater, introduces the eponymous Sheriff of Perdido County, Owen Wolfe, who's an ex Dallas PD officer and now the MC of this modern day Western adventure.
Shown to be flawed and still retaining his integrity, Wolfe has given in to the 'demon drink', blaming himself for the murder of his partner in a shootout. Yet seeking oblivion from guilt in the bottom of a bottle or glass is not the answer and Wolfe eventually tries to get back 'on the wagon'. As sheriff he's mentored by his 'boss' the current, (but ill and soon to retire sheriff), Emory 'Bud' Frazer, who knew Wolfe's father well.
With only a few deputies to assist, the head of whom is Olivia Alvarez and the 'team' must rely on the help of Border Patrol Agent Ruiz for local guidance, when a man is shot by a distant sniper before he can be saved. Who wanted to silence the victim - and why?
Who is Mel Roberts and how is she connected to these events? Where has her husband Glen gone? Who did he see in a remote canyon trailer?
When young Zoe Garcia(15) goes missing, is she another victim of the same perpetrator? Her mother doesn't want to believe the girl has absconded with an older man she's been seeing secretly, but things don't look good as the hours pass.
Who is Chase Carter and how is he involved in the sheriff-to-be elections?
It's all happening in this book and you won't want to miss a single page of this all-action Western thriller, Dark Road by Larry Darter - grab your copy today!
*slight spoilers*
Book 1 in the Owen Wolfe Mysteries is Perdido County: Dark Road by David Leadbeater, introduces the eponymous Sheriff of Perdido County, Owen Wolfe, who's an ex Dallas PD officer and now the MC of this modern day Western adventure.
Shown to be flawed and still retaining his integrity, Wolfe has given in to the 'demon drink', blaming himself for the murder of his partner in a shootout. Yet seeking oblivion from guilt in the bottom of a bottle or glass is not the answer and Wolfe eventually tries to get back 'on the wagon'. As sheriff he's mentored by his 'boss' the current, (but ill and soon to retire sheriff), Emory 'Bud' Frazer, who knew Wolfe's father well.
With only a few deputies to assist, the head of whom is Olivia Alvarez and the 'team' must rely on the help of Border Patrol Agent Ruiz for local guidance, when a man is shot by a distant sniper before he can be saved. Who wanted to silence the victim - and why?
Who is Mel Roberts and how is she connected to these events? Where has her husband Glen gone? Who did he see in a remote canyon trailer?
When young Zoe Garcia(15) goes missing, is she another victim of the same perpetrator? Her mother doesn't want to believe the girl has absconded with an older man she's been seeing secretly, but things don't look good as the hours pass.
Who is Chase Carter and how is he involved in the sheriff-to-be elections?
It's all happening in this book and you won't want to miss a single page of this all-action Western thriller, Dark Road by Larry Darter - grab your copy today!
September 3, 2019
Copy of Longmire
Longmire fans will quickly recognize Season 1 Episode 1 with little change. The unfinished shower, the wreck with empty beer containers, the mishandled missing person report, gun shot victim is father of missing girl, article of clothing leading to mobile brothal, contact for brothel as working at local bar, getting shot after OMT in place of OIT, shooting from brace on truck door, putting up election poster across from election poster for Deputy Chase, who by the way is played by actor named Chase. No original story.
Longmire fans will quickly recognize Season 1 Episode 1 with little change. The unfinished shower, the wreck with empty beer containers, the mishandled missing person report, gun shot victim is father of missing girl, article of clothing leading to mobile brothal, contact for brothel as working at local bar, getting shot after OMT in place of OIT, shooting from brace on truck door, putting up election poster across from election poster for Deputy Chase, who by the way is played by actor named Chase. No original story.
June 19, 2019
A very good short book.
June 21, 2019
Finished Before I Started
Did not know this was a short story, felt a little misled. Writing was good but I do not like short stories. Will not buy other works by this author.
Did not know this was a short story, felt a little misled. Writing was good but I do not like short stories. Will not buy other works by this author.
July 26, 2019
Not my idea of a full length book. More like a short story, but excellent, none the less.
September 9, 2019
A really good book, it's short but sets up the characters well and gets you wanting to read more. Looking forward to reading the next book.
November 12, 2019
Very short and did seem to have borrowed a lot of ideas from Longmire.
April 8, 2020
Dark Road
Good story and characters, keeps interest well. A descriptive story that gives good visual pictures. one two three more words.
Good story and characters, keeps interest well. A descriptive story that gives good visual pictures. one two three more words.
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