This event is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and features books that we are eagerly anticipating. My choice for this week is:
Publisher: Minotaur
Available October 25th
Winner of the 2010 Tony Hillerman Prize
Chief of Police Josie Gray faces down Mexican drug cartels who have turned her Texas border town into a battlefield in this compelling debut, the winner of the 2010 Hillerman Prize.
At the end of State Road 170 and just past a ghost town lies Artemis, population 2500. The townspeople had sought out this remote corner of western Texas in hopes of living lives of solitude and independence. None of them realized that their small town would become a hot spot for Mexican drug-runners, whose turf battles have turned both sides of the Rio Grande into a war zone. Still, many of the locals would rather take the law into their hands than get help from police chief Josie Gray, even when they’re up against a cartel’s private army.After arresting one of the cartel’s hitmen and killing another, Josie finds her own life at risk for doing a job which some people would rather see her quit. And when the town’s self-appointed protector of the Second Amendment is murdered and his cache of weapons disappears, it’s clear that she doesn’t have to pick sides in this war. She’s battling them both.
Set in a desert landscape as beautiful as it is dangerous, The Territory captures the current border issues from the eyes of a tough, compelling heroine.
Several things caught my eye about The Territory and author, Tricia Fields. First, Tricia Fields won the Tony Hillerman Prize, an award given each year for a debut mystery set in the Southwest. Second, it's set in Texas, in the stark beauty of West Texas, close to the Mexican border. Third, there is a female police chief in this very macho part of the world. Last but not least, it's blurbed by Craig Johnson and published by Minotaur, both big thumbs-up in my book. What do you think? Appeal to you? It sure does to me.
Can you imagine moving to a small peaceful town for quiet and solace and having this happen? Yikes It does sound good Kay - great pick
ReplyDeleteOh, this one definitely sounds exciting...a real page-turner.
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My parents enjoyed Tony Hillerman's books so I think it is neat that there is a prize established in his honor!
ReplyDeleteAll big thumbs up in my book too. I love all of Hillerman's books. Now maybe I need to go back and read the Hillerman Prize winners. This looks like a good start. I'll get in line for this one. And, thanks for telling me about it.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this one. Great choice!
ReplyDeleteHello Kay!
ReplyDeleteKay Guest here!
I didn't know there was a Tony Hillerman prize. Have you ever read his memoir, Seldom Disappointed? I really liked it!
(I loved the title at first glance.)
You grabbed my attention when you said the police chief is a woman. This sounds good to me!
ReplyDeleteI love to try debut authors who have won awards.
ReplyDeleteKay - I was happy to come across your post today! I wrote The Territory, and I'm thrilled people are discussing it! I hope you enjoy the book - and that you find the West Texas drama as intriguing as I do.
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