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Spider Latham Mystery #4
Trouble at the Red Pueblo
When Deputy Sheriff turned private investigator Spider Latham is sent to help the Red Pueblo Museum, he doesn’t suspect it will cause a rift between his wife, Laurie, and himself.
Museum Director Martin Taylor is desperate, and his son Matt is angry. Some unknown person is bent on destroying the museum financially and is about to succeed. Things turn violent. It ends with someone’s skull bashed in with an Anasazi ax, and everyone has motive for the murder.
Can Spider untangle the web of secrecy and lies surrounding the museum before the Taylors lose it all? And in the process, can he save his own marriage?
Museum Director Martin Taylor is desperate, and his son Matt is angry. Some unknown person is bent on destroying the museum financially and is about to succeed. Things turn violent. It ends with someone’s skull bashed in with an Anasazi ax, and everyone has motive for the murder.
Can Spider untangle the web of secrecy and lies surrounding the museum before the Taylors lose it all? And in the process, can he save his own marriage?
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June 5, 2015
TROUBLE AT THE RED PUEBLO
By Liz Adair
(A Continuation of her highly acclaimed Spider Latham series.)
Liz Adair is a bankable, award-winning author with a loyal following, known for delivering must-turn-the-next-page–novels, and creating endearing, compelling characters. Trouble at the Red Pueblo continues that tradition.
Spider Latham is an old “friend” of Adair’s creation, whose previous adventures are played out in three earlier novels, The Lodger, After Goliath, and Snakewater Affair. After writing several award-winning novels set in other locales, Adair returned to writing books set in her beloved southwest, spinning a new adventure for her desert cowboy, Spider Latham—a Matt Dillon, or a Walter Longmire-type. Spider is honest to a fault, faithful as a Labrador, tough as nails, and ready to put his own neck on the line for what he believes.
The novel begins with a simple private detective assignment for cowboy/lawman Spider Latham and his sidekick/wife Laurie. But the simple task of unearthing the reason behind lawsuits crippling a small privately-owned Anasazi museum soon escalates into a mystery with a dozen motives and high-powered suspects. When the twists and turns lead to murder, some fingers point too close to home, threatening people the Lathams love, causing a rift between Spider and his only love—Laurie.
In Trouble at the Red Pueblo, Spider believes there is a connection between the arrival of two wealthy, attractive museum visitors and the events threatening to destroy the museum director, his family, and his life’s work. The more Spider digs, the more uncomfortable his findings become, and as sure as his gut instincts are, he is out of his jurisdiction, and somewhat hogtied to help.
But as in every good western, the cavalry is nearby. In this case, that heroic help arrives in the form of some most unlikely international acquaintances—Karam Monsour, a Palestinian professor of American history collecting American idioms, whose auto breakdown lands him in Kanab, Utah during Spider’s investigation. This storyline adds terrific comic relief and makes a great read all by itself, but throw in some cowboy-loving Chinese tourists, a three-legged dog, and some pulse-raising romantic scenes, and it becomes clear that Adair has packed this delicious mystery to appeal to a wide swath of readers.
Trouble at the Red Pueblo is a refreshing pleasure. At 352 pages, it breezes along with clever twists and one-liners that sneak up and grab you in, well, in the the saddle region. The suspense keeps you turning pages, and the chemistry between Spider and Laurie draws you in and causes you to invest from page one.
Whether you love modern westerns, stories about loyalty, or a cozy mystery, Trouble at the Red Pueblo delivers a read that satisfies. As soon as you turn the last page, you’ll want to read the others. It’s that good.
It’s available in softcover and in a variety of e-reader formats. Visit
http://www.amazon.com/Trouble-Pueblo-...
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http://sezlizadair.blogspot.com/p/liz...
By Liz Adair
(A Continuation of her highly acclaimed Spider Latham series.)
Liz Adair is a bankable, award-winning author with a loyal following, known for delivering must-turn-the-next-page–novels, and creating endearing, compelling characters. Trouble at the Red Pueblo continues that tradition.
Spider Latham is an old “friend” of Adair’s creation, whose previous adventures are played out in three earlier novels, The Lodger, After Goliath, and Snakewater Affair. After writing several award-winning novels set in other locales, Adair returned to writing books set in her beloved southwest, spinning a new adventure for her desert cowboy, Spider Latham—a Matt Dillon, or a Walter Longmire-type. Spider is honest to a fault, faithful as a Labrador, tough as nails, and ready to put his own neck on the line for what he believes.
The novel begins with a simple private detective assignment for cowboy/lawman Spider Latham and his sidekick/wife Laurie. But the simple task of unearthing the reason behind lawsuits crippling a small privately-owned Anasazi museum soon escalates into a mystery with a dozen motives and high-powered suspects. When the twists and turns lead to murder, some fingers point too close to home, threatening people the Lathams love, causing a rift between Spider and his only love—Laurie.
In Trouble at the Red Pueblo, Spider believes there is a connection between the arrival of two wealthy, attractive museum visitors and the events threatening to destroy the museum director, his family, and his life’s work. The more Spider digs, the more uncomfortable his findings become, and as sure as his gut instincts are, he is out of his jurisdiction, and somewhat hogtied to help.
But as in every good western, the cavalry is nearby. In this case, that heroic help arrives in the form of some most unlikely international acquaintances—Karam Monsour, a Palestinian professor of American history collecting American idioms, whose auto breakdown lands him in Kanab, Utah during Spider’s investigation. This storyline adds terrific comic relief and makes a great read all by itself, but throw in some cowboy-loving Chinese tourists, a three-legged dog, and some pulse-raising romantic scenes, and it becomes clear that Adair has packed this delicious mystery to appeal to a wide swath of readers.
Trouble at the Red Pueblo is a refreshing pleasure. At 352 pages, it breezes along with clever twists and one-liners that sneak up and grab you in, well, in the the saddle region. The suspense keeps you turning pages, and the chemistry between Spider and Laurie draws you in and causes you to invest from page one.
Whether you love modern westerns, stories about loyalty, or a cozy mystery, Trouble at the Red Pueblo delivers a read that satisfies. As soon as you turn the last page, you’ll want to read the others. It’s that good.
It’s available in softcover and in a variety of e-reader formats. Visit
http://www.amazon.com/Trouble-Pueblo-...
http://www.amazon.com/Trouble-Pueblo-...
http://sezlizadair.blogspot.com/p/liz...
December 22, 2018
" I learned that jealousy is corrosive, that
it eats away at everything it touches."
Jealousy can be about money , presteige, power,
and love. How people either have these things or
they dont.. I call this the Have's and the Have Nots.
This story is a story of some people having it all
while others have not much. How some times people
can take advantage of those around them without caring
how it effects others.
The abuse of power and money can ruin people
and destroy their very lives.
Severe loss-- in health, property, or livlihood
can make the person effected do some drastic
things..This story shows how people can survive
great odds.. And shows how life can go on..
A great story-- I will be reading more from this author.
August 8, 2017
This is a really good mystery. The writing is good and the characters quirky and interesting. There is also an element of humor as Kumar, a visitor to the region, tries to make sense of American idiomatic expressions. I laughed out loud! Mostly the book, as most mysteries do, deals with the darker side of life - betrayal, greed and jealousy. The good people in the book, however serve to remind us that there are good forces out there to confront the evil. A definite recommendation!
August 5, 2014
The Trouble at Red Pueblo has all the things that set Liz Adair's books apart---great setting, memorable characters and a twisty mystery that will keep you turning pages to see how it all turns out. Trouble at Red Pueblo is set near the Utah/Arizona border with the beautiful red rocks and exquisite mesas. Coincidentally, on my trip to Arizona a few weeks back I noticed a large banner proclaiming that Ms. Adair's book launch would be there the next week. I was sorry to have missed it!
This book features Spider doing a favor for a friend and looking into some trouble at a museum. Spider agrees to look into it, and him and his wife Laurie head up to the Red Pueblo. When they get there they find a real mess on their hand. The museum is going under, but it has a lot of help---with frivolous lawsuits and claims against a cache the museum has, not to mention murder! Spider and Laurie spend a lot of time trying to unravel it all and in so doing we come across a lot of great secondary characters. I loved Karam best I think, but all of the B cast had memorable traits.
The thing that makes this book stand out, however, is definitely the setting. So well-described, it's as if you are there. And the twists this book takes bumped it up from an afternoon read to an every=second-I-get-I'm-trying-to-finish this read.
So, if you're looking for a fun mystery that will keep you guessing, Trouble at the Red Pueblo is the book for you!
Originally reviewed on http://ldswritermom.blogspot.com
This book features Spider doing a favor for a friend and looking into some trouble at a museum. Spider agrees to look into it, and him and his wife Laurie head up to the Red Pueblo. When they get there they find a real mess on their hand. The museum is going under, but it has a lot of help---with frivolous lawsuits and claims against a cache the museum has, not to mention murder! Spider and Laurie spend a lot of time trying to unravel it all and in so doing we come across a lot of great secondary characters. I loved Karam best I think, but all of the B cast had memorable traits.
The thing that makes this book stand out, however, is definitely the setting. So well-described, it's as if you are there. And the twists this book takes bumped it up from an afternoon read to an every=second-I-get-I'm-trying-to-finish this read.
So, if you're looking for a fun mystery that will keep you guessing, Trouble at the Red Pueblo is the book for you!
Originally reviewed on http://ldswritermom.blogspot.com
October 8, 2019
Intrigue, love, and life
This book has a fun balance of mystery, real life struggles, and meaningful relationships. I was impressed with Spider’s investigations and his willingness to keep an open mind. I want to jump to conclusions when I face uncertainties, but have always tried to keep an open mind, I’m going to try channeling a bit more of that open mindedness in the future.
Spider and Laurie have the type of relationship I want to keep with my husband. They are a great example of how to make that work. I enjoyed that they are truly in love with each other, not just that they love each other but are in love with each other.
I also really enjoyed the mix of characters Spider found himself interacting with and the respect he had for them all. Palestinian young man with never ending questions about American history and idioms, Asian young man with knowledge and understanding of modern technology. Laurie’s cousin, although this one put a bee in his bonnet more than once. Owners and employees at the museum. Etc.
This book has a fun balance of mystery, real life struggles, and meaningful relationships. I was impressed with Spider’s investigations and his willingness to keep an open mind. I want to jump to conclusions when I face uncertainties, but have always tried to keep an open mind, I’m going to try channeling a bit more of that open mindedness in the future.
Spider and Laurie have the type of relationship I want to keep with my husband. They are a great example of how to make that work. I enjoyed that they are truly in love with each other, not just that they love each other but are in love with each other.
I also really enjoyed the mix of characters Spider found himself interacting with and the respect he had for them all. Palestinian young man with never ending questions about American history and idioms, Asian young man with knowledge and understanding of modern technology. Laurie’s cousin, although this one put a bee in his bonnet more than once. Owners and employees at the museum. Etc.
January 3, 2018
Fredonia, Utah. Red Pueblo Museum holds/displays the priceless Anasazi artifacts (Pueblo Indians).
Meadow Valley (Lincoln County). Jade Tremain (Brick’s son, Spider’s BMF, Tremain Enterprises), had a proposition for Spider Latham (PI, Deputy Sheriff) & Laurie Latham (Spider’s wife).
Red Pueblo Museum. Spider & Laurie were greeted by LaJean Baker (museum volunteer), & Isaac (museum volunteer, board member).
Matt “Mattie” Taylor (Neva/Martin’s son, curator/board member, MS) informed them Martin Taylor (husband/father, Red Pueblo Museum director, curator/board member) was in the hospital.
Hospital. What did Neva Taylor (wife/mother) reveal to them?
Denny’s Wigwam the tourist emporium was host to the 20 pioneer-era craftsmen’s booths.
Ms. Kane County presented Karam Mansour (Palestinian, Gaza, Dubai, UAB, American History teacher) with the winning homemade quilt.
The Baker Bunch & many other musicians are planning on playing at the barn behind Parry Lodge.
Who is Fabiola De Pra (f)?
What happened to Austin Lee?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. Wow, a very well written mystery book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great mystery movie, or better yet a mini TV series. It wasn’t quite as exciting as I was hoping so I will only rate it at 4/5 stars.
Thank you for the free Century Press; Instafreebie; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons (Washburn)
Meadow Valley (Lincoln County). Jade Tremain (Brick’s son, Spider’s BMF, Tremain Enterprises), had a proposition for Spider Latham (PI, Deputy Sheriff) & Laurie Latham (Spider’s wife).
Red Pueblo Museum. Spider & Laurie were greeted by LaJean Baker (museum volunteer), & Isaac (museum volunteer, board member).
Matt “Mattie” Taylor (Neva/Martin’s son, curator/board member, MS) informed them Martin Taylor (husband/father, Red Pueblo Museum director, curator/board member) was in the hospital.
Hospital. What did Neva Taylor (wife/mother) reveal to them?
Denny’s Wigwam the tourist emporium was host to the 20 pioneer-era craftsmen’s booths.
Ms. Kane County presented Karam Mansour (Palestinian, Gaza, Dubai, UAB, American History teacher) with the winning homemade quilt.
The Baker Bunch & many other musicians are planning on playing at the barn behind Parry Lodge.
Who is Fabiola De Pra (f)?
What happened to Austin Lee?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. Wow, a very well written mystery book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great mystery movie, or better yet a mini TV series. It wasn’t quite as exciting as I was hoping so I will only rate it at 4/5 stars.
Thank you for the free Century Press; Instafreebie; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons (Washburn)
September 18, 2017
The authors gave out free copies of this book and were hoping for reviews, so here goes:
Spider Latham is an unemployed mine worker turned deputy sheriff. Times are lean so he accepts a job doing some private investigating. The story moves from the original plan to save the small museum of Red Pueblo to a wider scope of land grabbing. The story tells of an unscrupulous, good looking man who uses shy, homely women and convinces them that he loves them just so that he can get his hands on what they own. After he gets it, the women never see him again.
It’s great that Spider and his wife love each other and try to prove it every chance they get, but the authors don't have to shove it down our throats every chance they get. It’s probably done to compare their real love to that of the poor, abandoned women, but enough is enough. Those subplots go on and on as does Spider continuously driving between Arizona and Utah. The scenery and the homes very quickly become interchangeable.
There is also the problem of the blatant prejudice of the authors. They give us a Moslem from Gaza who can’t go home again. Why is never mentioned. Did he kill someone? Is he a terrorist? Did he give money to a terrorist organization? He could have, as he lives in Dubai and drives a super Jaguar. He has two Phd’s and teaches American history and his lack of current idioms is meant to be totally charming. It is not. How can someone who specializes in America not know the meaning of being in a jam. That’s just one example. This forced charm is sprinkled throughout the book. There are also the cardboard Japanese. Smiling and oh so happy to meet what they think is a real cowboy.
Ultimately this is a boring book. Don’t waste your time on it.
Rating: 2 Trouble at Red Pueblo (Book #4) by Liz Adair and Tanya Mills
Spider Latham is an unemployed mine worker turned deputy sheriff. Times are lean so he accepts a job doing some private investigating. The story moves from the original plan to save the small museum of Red Pueblo to a wider scope of land grabbing. The story tells of an unscrupulous, good looking man who uses shy, homely women and convinces them that he loves them just so that he can get his hands on what they own. After he gets it, the women never see him again.
It’s great that Spider and his wife love each other and try to prove it every chance they get, but the authors don't have to shove it down our throats every chance they get. It’s probably done to compare their real love to that of the poor, abandoned women, but enough is enough. Those subplots go on and on as does Spider continuously driving between Arizona and Utah. The scenery and the homes very quickly become interchangeable.
There is also the problem of the blatant prejudice of the authors. They give us a Moslem from Gaza who can’t go home again. Why is never mentioned. Did he kill someone? Is he a terrorist? Did he give money to a terrorist organization? He could have, as he lives in Dubai and drives a super Jaguar. He has two Phd’s and teaches American history and his lack of current idioms is meant to be totally charming. It is not. How can someone who specializes in America not know the meaning of being in a jam. That’s just one example. This forced charm is sprinkled throughout the book. There are also the cardboard Japanese. Smiling and oh so happy to meet what they think is a real cowboy.
Ultimately this is a boring book. Don’t waste your time on it.
Rating: 2 Trouble at Red Pueblo (Book #4) by Liz Adair and Tanya Mills
May 21, 2019
"A Spider Latham Mystery"
Spider Latham and his wife, Laurie return home after his mother's funeral to find Jade Tremain waiting for them. He is there to solicite Spider's help in finding out why someone is causing problems at the Red Pueblo Museum, a repository of Anasazi Indian relics that the museum owners have found over many years.
This story also involves Laurie's cousin (fourth cousin) Jack Houghton, an orthodontist that names his ranch, "Braces"; Matt Taylor, son of the museum owners; museum owners and their help at the museum (I couldn't keep track of who was who with all the characters.): a 1974 E-Type Jaguar; a 1973 orange Yugo; a man named Karam, who is collecting American English idioms to teach his American History class in Dubai; a handsome, rich, womanizer; horses with odd hooves; a car bomb; a murder and a bunch of other people. I did find it a little difficult to keep track of all the characters.
It was a pretty good book.
Spider Latham and his wife, Laurie return home after his mother's funeral to find Jade Tremain waiting for them. He is there to solicite Spider's help in finding out why someone is causing problems at the Red Pueblo Museum, a repository of Anasazi Indian relics that the museum owners have found over many years.
This story also involves Laurie's cousin (fourth cousin) Jack Houghton, an orthodontist that names his ranch, "Braces"; Matt Taylor, son of the museum owners; museum owners and their help at the museum (I couldn't keep track of who was who with all the characters.): a 1974 E-Type Jaguar; a 1973 orange Yugo; a man named Karam, who is collecting American English idioms to teach his American History class in Dubai; a handsome, rich, womanizer; horses with odd hooves; a car bomb; a murder and a bunch of other people. I did find it a little difficult to keep track of all the characters.
It was a pretty good book.
July 15, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised with this book. I'm not huge on mystery stories but it was already in my e-book library so I gave it a shot as something to read while I worked. I really enjoyed the relationship between the lead character and his wife as being realistic and wholesome, showcasing both their ability to work together and understand life as a couple, while also working through stress and struggles during the course of the book.
The plot held my attention and the characters that were added in as it went along were fantastic. It kept me guessing who the bad guy was going to end up being until the very end and the twist was nice and kept the story refreshing rather than fading into a boring end. I was a bit sad when it ended as I'd have liked to see more with some of the side characters but overall it was a great read and I'd consider getting it in physical form.
The plot held my attention and the characters that were added in as it went along were fantastic. It kept me guessing who the bad guy was going to end up being until the very end and the twist was nice and kept the story refreshing rather than fading into a boring end. I was a bit sad when it ended as I'd have liked to see more with some of the side characters but overall it was a great read and I'd consider getting it in physical form.
July 3, 2019
From a sham to a fortune
Laurie and Spider are called to a community in much need of a problem solved. They live in a small town, Spider is a sheriff, things are financially tight and an opportunity is presented to them to help people they don't know. They take the job and head out of town to what they didn't know. It doesn't take long before the problem is presented. Someone is trying to force land owners to sell their property at a loss. It gets tough, things begin to go awry, lots of people are involved in the sham and people are devastated. Spider has he hands full. People are threatened, and getting hurt. It isn't long before someone dies.
This is an easy read, complete with well versed characters, duties and attitude. I hope you enjoy it.
Laurie and Spider are called to a community in much need of a problem solved. They live in a small town, Spider is a sheriff, things are financially tight and an opportunity is presented to them to help people they don't know. They take the job and head out of town to what they didn't know. It doesn't take long before the problem is presented. Someone is trying to force land owners to sell their property at a loss. It gets tough, things begin to go awry, lots of people are involved in the sham and people are devastated. Spider has he hands full. People are threatened, and getting hurt. It isn't long before someone dies.
This is an easy read, complete with well versed characters, duties and attitude. I hope you enjoy it.
July 14, 2020
Number four in this series came out ten years after number three, and it's a far better story. It's stark to see how much the author has grown in the writing vocation in which she got a late start. I'd rate it 4.5 stars, rounded up to 5.
The characters are generally well developed, and there's a lot more of the spirit of place. The protagonist and many of the "good" people have their flaws. This made them interesting--and sometimes frustrating. I hope to see more of the same in number five.
Kudos for talking about race and racial profiling. This part of southern Utah and northern Arizona is full of white people, and I appreciated seeing that non-white people were shown in a good (though bordering on caricaturish) light.
The characters are generally well developed, and there's a lot more of the spirit of place. The protagonist and many of the "good" people have their flaws. This made them interesting--and sometimes frustrating. I hope to see more of the same in number five.
Kudos for talking about race and racial profiling. This part of southern Utah and northern Arizona is full of white people, and I appreciated seeing that non-white people were shown in a good (though bordering on caricaturish) light.
February 20, 2023
This is the fourth book in the Spider Latham mysteries, but it's the first one I've read. Starting with the fourth book did not hinder my enjoyment. Spider Latham and his wife Laurie are interesting and likable main characters. They travel to the Red Pueblo Museum when Brick Tremain asks them to do some investigating. Someone has been threatening to close down the museum and ruin the director financially. They stay in Kanab, Utah and meet several possible suspects. The book has adventure, danger, mystery, and the behind closed doors romance of Spider and Laurie. Since I prefer to read romantic suspense, this book held my interest and kept me turning the pages to find out who the "bad guy" was. I would like to read other books in this series in the future.
June 11, 2017
Well Written Mystery!
This is a well-written mystery! The characters are well flashed out and real. I love the setting of the story in the Red Rock country of the Utah/Arizona border. This is the first work of this author’s that I have red. This story takes place about 20 years after the last installment. It works well as a stand-alone novel. The references to the past not only inform the reader, but also tie the series together. I love the PG type story that leaves the violence and sex to your imagination instead of being overly graphic. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to share my honest review. I will be reading more of this author's work.
This is a well-written mystery! The characters are well flashed out and real. I love the setting of the story in the Red Rock country of the Utah/Arizona border. This is the first work of this author’s that I have red. This story takes place about 20 years after the last installment. It works well as a stand-alone novel. The references to the past not only inform the reader, but also tie the series together. I love the PG type story that leaves the violence and sex to your imagination instead of being overly graphic. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to share my honest review. I will be reading more of this author's work.
July 7, 2017
I read the first three in this series years ago and when I saw an opportunity to get this free ebook, I grabbed it. They are entertaining with reasonably good writing, have an engaging hero, are set in the West, and have clues thrown in that lead the reader to the same conclusion as Spider. This one is set in Kanab, Utah as Spider is asked to take a couple weeks leave from deputy sheriffing and do a quick investigation in the neighboring town. He takes his wife and they find mystery, mayhem, and a museum in need of financial help. Good fun.
September 15, 2017
The raw Western US setting is described by an author with a great love of the country and a marvellous sense of place and history. The blood and the sex is subtly understated, which is a trait that suits me well. She has an equally fine ability to tune a mystery to the last surprising twist, but what I found overwhelming was the warm humanity of her principal protagonist, and his vulnerability to self doubt.
After never having heard of LIZ ADAIR, I now cannot wait to get my hands on more of her whodunnit stories.
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After never having heard of LIZ ADAIR, I now cannot wait to get my hands on more of her whodunnit stories.
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March 7, 2018
Enjoyable cozy mystery
Enjoyed this refreshing cozy mystery. In this day and age, it’s hard to find a clean, cozy mystery. Not only is this book that, but it’s a good one to boot. Loved the setting, too. I grew up in southwestern Colorado (Four Corners region) and lived several years just south of there in northwestern New Mexico, where it’s dry & desert-like, and where Anasazi (Puebloan) ruins and cliff dwellings abound. The setting for the book was almost like going home and I found it very enjoyable. I believe I have found a new author to enjoy!
Enjoyed this refreshing cozy mystery. In this day and age, it’s hard to find a clean, cozy mystery. Not only is this book that, but it’s a good one to boot. Loved the setting, too. I grew up in southwestern Colorado (Four Corners region) and lived several years just south of there in northwestern New Mexico, where it’s dry & desert-like, and where Anasazi (Puebloan) ruins and cliff dwellings abound. The setting for the book was almost like going home and I found it very enjoyable. I believe I have found a new author to enjoy!
April 5, 2019
Spider is a Deputy Sheriff who does investigative work on the side. His mother dies and he goes off on a mystery. I think they should have dealt with the loss better. He seems to make friends wherever he goes. The murder wasn't hard to solve. I felt there were still loose ends that didn't get answered. The real bad guy was killed but there wasn't any rhyme or reason for his actions, nor was there any resolution for his victims. Spider just got everything handed to him on a silver platter. Hmmmm.
August 11, 2017
A wonderful read
I enjoyed this book tremendously. It had many wonderful characters with diverse personalities. I liked the human factor such as jealousy, love, work ethic, etc. It so clearly showed what happens when there is a lack of communication. I also enjoyed all the information about the museum and the location chosen. This is a first read of this author but will not be the last.
I enjoyed this book tremendously. It had many wonderful characters with diverse personalities. I liked the human factor such as jealousy, love, work ethic, etc. It so clearly showed what happens when there is a lack of communication. I also enjoyed all the information about the museum and the location chosen. This is a first read of this author but will not be the last.
September 30, 2019
This was a good book
I love a good mystery and normally I have the who done it figured out but not this time. What do you do when a friend calls and said, I need your help? Even though Spider Latham has just buried his mom his wife said let's go because she has friends and family in the area where they are going. This mystery will keep you guessing. I am looking forward to seeing if she has other books.
I love a good mystery and normally I have the who done it figured out but not this time. What do you do when a friend calls and said, I need your help? Even though Spider Latham has just buried his mom his wife said let's go because she has friends and family in the area where they are going. This mystery will keep you guessing. I am looking forward to seeing if she has other books.
March 3, 2021
Writing was a little poor; descriptions did not make me feel like I was "there." There was also a lot of needless of descriptions and actions that detracted from the story. The plot was good, and I liked Spider and his wife Laurie. Spider sets out to get the Red Pueblo out of financial trouble and ends up solving the murder of the man behind it all. Lots of red herrings and, despite the flaws, I enjoyed the clean, cozy mystery.
November 21, 2021
Great clean read
The characters are well developed and each had their own distinct personality. I enjoyed how the author wove humor amid all the other emotions the characters were feeling. I like to read novels that do not use profanity and blatant sex scenes. This author wrote a great novel using excellent grammar to get her point across. .i am looking forward to reading more of her novels.
The characters are well developed and each had their own distinct personality. I enjoyed how the author wove humor amid all the other emotions the characters were feeling. I like to read novels that do not use profanity and blatant sex scenes. This author wrote a great novel using excellent grammar to get her point across. .i am looking forward to reading more of her novels.
November 11, 2024
One.of the best books in this genre that I have ever had the great pleasure of reading.
This iss the first book I have read by this author.but I hope the it won't be the last.. I quickly became attached to the characters and invested in their outcomes. The well developed storyline was believable and held my interest throughout. Not only is this author very creative ,she is knowledgeable about the location and its culture. I highly recommend this book.
This iss the first book I have read by this author.but I hope the it won't be the last.. I quickly became attached to the characters and invested in their outcomes. The well developed storyline was believable and held my interest throughout. Not only is this author very creative ,she is knowledgeable about the location and its culture. I highly recommend this book.
June 18, 2017
ENJOYABLE
This was a great read. The author wraps you up from the very beginning until the last page in this thriller. You feel like jumping in to help the very believable characters and get rid of the characters causing all the problems. I have already told my wife she needs to read this book.
This was a great read. The author wraps you up from the very beginning until the last page in this thriller. You feel like jumping in to help the very believable characters and get rid of the characters causing all the problems. I have already told my wife she needs to read this book.
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August 15, 2017This was my introduction to Spider Latham, and it was most enjoyable. The story was great, with just enough suspense and surprises to keep me engrossed. The characters are very realistic and are developed in depth. The style of writing is supportive and easy to read. I will definitely read more of Spider Latham's adventures.
December 18, 2017
Spider solves another murder mystery
There are some characters one never tires of reading about. Spider is one of those. Ms. Adair has a way of putting the reader right there with her description of each person, each place. However she does not overdo either. I really enjoyed this book .
There are some characters one never tires of reading about. Spider is one of those. Ms. Adair has a way of putting the reader right there with her description of each person, each place. However she does not overdo either. I really enjoyed this book .
January 20, 2018
A Gripping Crime Mystery that will amaze any reader that likes these reads. It makes you think about a man that has lost a loved one and a wife that don't let him waddle in self pitty. Together they go and work a case for a friend that's on the board of museum's. this read has BIG BLACKMAIL THAT WILL LEAVE TO RUIN A FAMILY and a murder that baffles this seasoned Deputy Sheriff. And if that not enough this strong man will face another death that comes from his wife's side. Get this book and see how it turns out. 5 gold stars plus 100 more..
May 11, 2018
This was a interesting story. I loved it! Even though this was the first book I have read by this author and this is part of the series, it could stand alone. I really liked the characters involved, especially Spider and his wife. Looking forward to reading more of this series and hope everyone will give this book a try. You will be entertained.
October 9, 2018
When Spider and Laurie are asked to help save the museum at red rock they soon discover a series of shady deals have been occuring in the area and a certain name seems to constantly pop up. Follow their story as they meet new friends and old and try to work out just who did what and why.
Although a part of a series this can be read as a stand alone story with ease.
Although a part of a series this can be read as a stand alone story with ease.
November 13, 2018
Museum that is the object of someone’s greed. A lawsuit, that couldn’t be proved, yet they had to pay out to settle. Now another lawsuit having to do with the cache found on their land. Spider was called to come immediately to help. Interesting, the area settings add to this mystery. Good reading, and characters.
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