One Perfect Shot (Posadas County Mysteries, 18) - Softcover

Havill, Steven

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1590589556 ISBN 13: 9781590589557

Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press, 2011

Synopsis

When a county employee is found shot to death in broad daylight while sitting in his county road grader, Undersheriff Bill Gastner is faced with puzzling questions. The simplest explanation - that an errant bullet from a careless target shooter's rifle blew out Larry Zipoli's brains - is soon discarded. The fatal bullet shows no rifling marks, and investigation reveals that the shooter walked directly toward the road grader, in full view of the victim - who did nothing to defend himself.

In addition to the demands of the investigation, Gastner learns that Sheriff Eduardo Salcido has hired a new deputy without discussing the matter with his undersheriff. And Gastner learns that the new hire is destined to be the fi rst female road patrol deputy in the history of Posadas County.

Thus begins Gastner's relationship with Estelle Reyes, whose shrewd observations shed important light on a crime that rattles all kinds of skeletons lurking in Posadas County closets.

About this title

About the Author:

Steven F. Havill lives with his wife of more than forty years, Kathleen, in New Mexico. He is the author of more than twenty novels, taught secondary schools for 25 years, and recently earned an AAS degree in gunsmithing. One Perfect Shot is the 18th novel in his sweeping Posadas County Mystery Series.

Review:

"As the story unfolds, Havill shows us yet again how random bad decisions spur unnecessary tragedy. As always, a fine mix of village drama and carefully rendered police work." --"Booklist "of "Red, Green, or Murder"

"The police combine insight and patience with technology to fit all the puzzle pieces together for a fully satisfying solution" -- "Publishers Weekly "of "Double Prey"

About this edition

• Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1590589556
• ISBN 13: 9781590589557
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 512