This author's writing is distinguished by a remarkable versatility, born from a wide array of life experiences. Her diverse career path, ranging from manual labor to scientific and medical writing, imbues her narratives with a unique depth and perspective. She skillfully blends factual reporting with imaginative storytelling, creating works that are both insightful and engaging. Her exploration of varied subjects, from the intricacies of open-heart surgery to the lives of Apache hunters, showcases a keen curiosity and a remarkable ability to connect with disparate worlds.
Its 1861 in New Mexico Territory and the Civil War is about to have a startling impact on Matty Summerhayes. Matty hopes her horse ranch will earn enough money so she may return to the East. Then a stranger dies on her land.
"Rudolph provides a well-crafted plot and satisfying levels of suspense, but what stands out most is Rachel herself―one of the most refreshing new series heroines to wander into the crime genre in quite a while." ― Booklist STARRED review For Rachel Chavez, every day is a battle with her demons. She only wants to stay sober and keep her recently inherited parking lot in downtown LA financially afloat. But it's a nearly 24/7 job. Then an executive from the nearby water agency is killed by a hit-and-run driver and Rachel spots the car that did the deed in her garage. A few days later her stand-in employee dies of peculiar causes. And Rachel unknowingly becomes tangled in the conniving cross-purposes of California water politics. When she uncovers evidence of a crime ring, Rachel believes the mystery of the two deaths is solved. But another official is killed, her own father disappears, and it becomes agonizingly clear that the killer is closing in on Rachel.