{"product_id":"a-lonesome-place-for-murder-isbn-9798892423021","title":"A Lonesome Place for Murder","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this dark mystery, perfect for fans of C. J. Box, one wrong step leads Ethan Brand to the most dangerous case of his career...and the most personal.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoping to surprise his sons, Ethan Brand, the chief of police of a small town in northern Washington state, is contemplating buying a horse. But when the horse literally stumbles upon an abandoned smuggling tunnel, Ethan and his lead investigator Brenda Lee Page discover a dead body connected to a decade-old mystery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTen years ago, Tyler Rash, a troubled friend of Ethan’s, vanished without a trace. The body in the tunnel has Tyler’s ID and personal effects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Ethan and Brenda Lee investigate Tyler’s disappearance, they follow a trail that leads them to a cross-border smuggling operation connected to the town’s notorious family of smugglers. And when a bomb is sent to Ethan’s own house, the case takes a deadly and personal turn. A killer is stalking Ethan Brand–a killer he’ll have to face if he wants to see his family again.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Lonesome Place for Murder\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Engrossing . . . Chase makes Ethan’s inner conflict deeply relatable, and peppers the investigation with a handful of welcome surprises. This series continues to impress.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Subtly builds to an explosive climax . . . A masterfully muted crime yarn with a compelling protagonist.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fine example of Northwest noir . . . An excellent sequel to Nolan's noteworthy debut.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eGumshoe Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The characters are well-written, and the story is engaging.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Lonesome Place for Dying\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] standout procedural . . . Chase throws a lot of balls in the air, and he juggles them like a seasoned pro, managing to carve out a distinctly memorable protagonist in the process.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Chase debuts his lonesome, reflective lawman with this well-written, complex case. Fans of Craig Johnson’s \u003ci\u003eLongmire\u003c\/i\u003e will enjoy.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of Robert B. Parker’s Jesse Stone and Lee Child’s Jack Reacher will find much to like.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eA Lonesome Place for Dying\u003c\/i\u003e showcases author Nolan Chase's impressive and narrative driven storytelling style and master of the suspense thriller genre.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Chase gives the reader a cleverly-plotted murder mystery\/police procedural with twists and surprises, a dramatic climax and a satisfactory resolution.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eDeadly Pleasures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Outstanding . . . A thoughtful, action-packed police procedural.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A perfect example of Pacific Northwest (PNW) noir. The writing is tight, lean, and concise.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eGumshoe Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Nolan Chase (the pen name for acclaimed author Sam Wiebe) does a masterful job of introducing readers to Ethan Brand . . . \u003ci\u003eA Lonesome Place for Dying\u003c\/i\u003e captures the imagination right from the start with a complex tale that will only leave readers wanting more.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMystery Scene Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An intriguing police procedural that pulls readers into the action in Blaine, Oregon.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of Craig Johnson and CJ Box will enjoy Nolan Chase’s debut novel. \u003ci\u003eA Lonesome Place for Dying\u003c\/i\u003e is a slow burn mystery that builds to an explosive finish.”\u003cbr\u003e—Melinda Leigh, #1 \u003ci\u003eWSJ\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A cat-and-mouse game . . . Exciting and realistically drawn.”\u003cbr\u003e—Steve Aberle, \u003ci\u003eGreat Mysteries and Thrillers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eA Lonesome Place for Dying \u003c\/i\u003eis a stunning first novel introducing a new, badass, hunk of a hero in Ethan Brand, the PNW heartthrob you didn’t know you needed. This book is chock full of deadly characters, salt-water-soaked secrets, and... a twist that made me gasp out loud.”\u003cbr\u003e—Meredith Hambrock, author of \u003ci\u003eOther People’s Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eNolan Chase\u003c\/b\u003e lives and works in the Pacific Northwest. \u003ci\u003eA Lonesome Place for Murder\u003c\/i\u003e is his second book featuring Ethan Brand.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232890532069,"sku":"NP9798892423021","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798892423021.jpg?v=1767720615","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/a-lonesome-place-for-murder-isbn-9798892423021","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}