"This was a great mystery. The author allows the reader to assemble the clues at the same time as the investigation team and doesn't hold back critical clues necessary to unraveling the solution. We also get glimpses into the lives and backstory of the sheriff's team which rounds out our familiarity with the characters. Although it is part of a series, this book could also be read as a stand-alone story. There are some minor references to events in prior books, but they do not distract or confuse a reader that is new to the series. People who enjoy mysteries set in small US towns will find this an entertaining novel. It would be an excellent choice for fans of the Longmire series by Craig Johnson." – Corinne Severn at Reedsy Discovery