Burrows: A Red River Mystery (Red River Mysteries)
''Outstanding . . . Wortham combines the gonzo sensibility of Joe R. Lansdale and the elegiac mood ofTo Kill a Mockingbirdto strike just the right balance between childhood innocence and adult horror.'' --Publishers Weekly(starred review)''Full of quirky characters and plenty of action, this fast-paced historical mystery will appeal to readers who enjoy rural settings.'' --Booklist''With atmosphere so thick you can breathe it, and characters so real you can touch them, Reavis Z. Wortham'sBurrowsis a book worth putting all others aside to read. Clear a space on your bookshelves, folks, because the real deal has arrived'' --John Gilstrap, author ofThreat WarningandDamage Control''InBurrows, Reavis Wortham juxtaposes gruesome crimes with a bucolic sixties landscape. It's a surprisingly intense combination that kept me awake nights after not being able to put the book down. Wortham's writing makes scenes and characters come to life.'' --Charlotte Rains Dixon, author ofEmma Jean's Bad Behaviorand director emeritus of the Writer's Loft''A ripping good tale.'' --Jan Reid, author ofComanche Sundown''As in Ned's debut, his grandchildren, Top and Pepper, are on hand to provide welcome humor and lend perspective to the acutely and unobtrusively observed small-town landscape. The result is that rare bird, a mystery with something for everyone.'' --Kirkus Reviews(starred review)--This text refers to theAudio CDedition.