Hanging Falls by Margaret Mizushima, August 10, 2021, Crooked Lane Books
Genre: mystery in a series, police procedural
Murder stalks the rugged Colorado high country--and sends officer Mattie Cobb on a quest to uncover the darkest secrets from her past (publisher)
Book beginning:
Friday morning, mid-July
A stitch in her side plagued Deputy Mattie Cobb as she jogged uphill, telling her that her level of anxiety and this form of exercise didn't mix. Running in the Colorado high country around Timber Creek had soothed her for years, but not today. Her mind kept jumping back to the one thing that made her so...well, she'd have to say frightened, excited, and nervous all at once.
Page 56:
"In Colorado you can possess a small amount of marijuana for use in your own home, but it's against the law to smoke it in a national forest." Mattie recited the code, watching his face fall.
Would you read on?
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Not sure I'd select this book but I found that piece of information about not allowing the use of marijuana in National Parks pretty interesting. My quotes from The Night Watchman
ReplyDeleteBecause this looks like it reveals some of the main character's back story, maybe it would be better to start reading the series from the beginning? Or would it work okay as a stand alone?
ReplyDeleteI've been curious to try this one. What did you think?
ReplyDeleteI always feel like walking and hiking really helps me when I feel anxious, but I don't think that would count if I was running. It would very much depend on if I were in a beautiful park, for example! I hope you enjoy this one and have a lovely weekend :)
ReplyDeleteJuli @ A Universe in Words
I don't know this series, but it does sound interesting. I like K9 books. And there is obviously a passed mystery here. Guess we need to look for the first one in the series!
ReplyDeleteElza Reads
Great excerpts that pulled me in and intrigue me. Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “THE DOWNSTAIRS NEIGHBOR”
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard of this series, but I will check it out
ReplyDeleteHere is my link:
https://twogirlsandtheirbookishlife.blogspot.com/2021/09/book-beginnings-summer-sons-by-lee.html
All the books in a series are written to be read as stand alone, but it doesn't hurt to read the others too in sequence, if you are dedicated to the characters and the series.
ReplyDeleteVery intriguing snippets!! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe cover is interesting and I enjoy a good mystery. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI hope you're enjoying it!
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