Product Description
The latest installment in the series that Booklist recommends to fans of humor in the mold of Dave Barry or Garrison Keillor, featuring the inimitable Sheriff Bo Tully of Blight County, Idaho.
A bestselling, beloved author: With an inimitable style that brings to mind Mark Twain, Art Buchwald, and Garrison Keillor ( People ), Patrick McManus is a master at depicting the quirky characters and strange customs of Americas Pacific Northwest. The New York Times Book Review says, everybody should read Patrick McManus.
The fourth in a popular series: With more than 300,000 books in print, McManus has created an infectious series of comedic mysteries that critics call the most entertaining debut in years ( Kirkus Reviews ) and a folksy whodunit such fun to curl up with ( The New York Times ).
Backwoods characters, irresistible women, and plenty of local color: When an elderly rancher disappears from Blight County, rumors of murder spread fast. But until Sheriff Bo Tully finds the body, he cant be sure foul play was involved. Accusations fly, checks are cashed, and when four bodies are discovered in a huckleberry patch, Tully has his hands full in this latest romp through the wilds of Idaho.
About the Author
Originally a comics writer, Tom Sniegoski grew a large fan base with his work on titles including Jeff Smith's bestselling BONE, Mike Mignola's HELLBOY,and the currently wildly popular GOON series.
His YA book series THE FALLEN for S&S was turned into a series of TV movies that have aired to strong ratings on the ABC Family Network. SLEEPER CODE and SLEEPER AGENDA, a YA two-part story for Razorbill/Penguin, was an ALA Top Ten Quick Pick in 2006.
Tom lives in Stoughton, Massachusetts with his wife and their dog, Kirby.