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In the tradition of No Country for Old Men , Shattered Dreams is a story about the ties that bind us to the land and each other, about changing times, and about the forces that can tear us apart.
When hes called to the scene of a burnt-out trailer in a remote corner of the southwest, Sheriff Virgil Dalton finds a body charred beyond recognition and the telltale signs of a meth lab gone wrong. But he also sees enough evidence to convince him there was foul play, and before long he and his deputies are searching the vast desert landscape to discover who was behind it.
When word of another fatality reaches Virgil, he learns of a supposedly accidental death that seems like anything but, and the pattern emerging tells Virgil hes dealing with a killer who will go to great lengths to cover his tracks. With signs pointing to the possible involvement of a local company that is growing by leaps and bounds and changing his beloved landscape faster than he can keep track of, Virgil knows hes headed for a high-stakes confrontation that will force him to put himself and everything he holds dear at risk . . .
Praise for Death at the Black Bull :
Move over, Walt Longmire. Theres a new sheriff in town. Virgil Dalton is the kind of character that comes along maybe once a decadea classic Western hero and so much more. When youre done with Frank Hayes stellar debut, Death at the Black Bull , youll smell the sagebrush in the air and have to clean the dust off your boots. An absolute must-read for fans of Craig Johnson and Tony Hillerman. Reed Farrel Coleman, Shamus Awardwinning author of The Hollow Girl
This is one of the most impressive debut crime novels Ive ever read. Theres such depth and humanity in the characters, such tension in the story itself, and the sense of place is as good as it gets. I know Ill be reading every book in this series!Steve Hamilton, Edgar Awardwinning author of Let It Burn
Virgil Dalton takes no prisoners in Hayess satisfying debut novel, and fans of Craig Johnsons Walt Longmire will cheer the sheriffs desire to protect his town. With its strong sense of place, this series launch will also keep fans of Western mysteries enthralled. Library Journal
Hayess strong debut introduces a complex and likable lawman . . . readers will want to see a lot more of Virgil and friends. Publishers Weekly
Hayes is a skillful storyteller and a deft hand at witty dialogue. Booklist
About the Author:
Frank Hayes is a high school teacher who has started a new career as a novelist. He lives and writes in New Yorks mid-Hudson River Valley. He is the author of three Sheriff Virgil Dalton Mysteries, Death at the Black Bull, Death on the High Lonesome , and Shattered Dreams.
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