{"product_id":"hanging-falls-isbn-9781643858098","title":"Hanging Falls","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner: WILLA Literary Award for Fiction, Contemporary Fiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilver Award: IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards, Mystery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinalist: Colorado Authors League, Mystery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReunite with Officer Mattie Cobb and her canine companion, Robo, in the sixth gripping installment of the Timber Creek K-9 mysteries—“guaranteed to delight every dog lover” (\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMurder stalks the rugged Colorado high country—and sends Mattie Cobb on a quest to uncover the darkest secrets from her past.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA deluge has flooded the high ground near Hanging Falls—but heavy rains aren’t the only menace descending on Timber Creek. While on a scouting mission to pinpoint trail damage, officer Mattie Cobb and her K-9 partner Robo stumble upon a body floating at the edge of a lake. Robo catches human scent, which leads to an enigmatic forest-dweller who quickly becomes suspect number one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith help from veterinarian Cole Walker, Mattie identifies the victim, and discovers an odd religious cult whose dress and manners harken back to the 19th century. As the list of suspects grows, an unexpected visit from members of Mattie’s long-lost family sheds new light on her childhood as they help Mattie piece together details of the fateful night when she was abducted at age two.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tangled threads of the investigation and family dynamics begin to intertwine—but darkness threatens to claim a new victim before Mattie and Robo can track down the killers.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHanging Falls\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] solid sixth outing...Fascinating information about the training and handling of police dogs.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An imperfect heroine and her beloved canine sidekick: What’s not to like?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Rich in human interest and guaranteed to delight every dog lover, especially fans of Robert Crais’s K-9 Maggie, and Paula Munier’s bomb-sniffing Elvis.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Readers who follow Mattie and Robo will be eager for the updated story line.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Full of twists and turns, the reader will be hard-pressed to leave it alone until the final page.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNorth Forty News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Coherent and reliable and easy to read, meanwhile delivering complex murder cases and interrelationships.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“A beautifully scripted and inherently riveting mystery.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Another solid chapter in the K-9 series with twists and turns that you won’t see coming.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Captivating...Mizushima has a way with words.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCozy Mystery Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“\u003ci\u003eHanging Falls\u003c\/i\u003e is an exceptional mystery, with stunning descriptions, authentic characters, and numerous revelations in store for the thoughtful, engaging Mattie Cobb. Margaret Mizushima has a powerful gift for creating suspense; the adventures of Mattie and her K9 partner Robo are absolutely riveting.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Cynthia Kuhn, author of the Agatha-award-winning Lila Maclean Academic mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Both the human and animal characters feel authentic.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Mizushima has a gift when it comes to crafting immersive settings.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Associated Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“I can’t wait for the next adventure from these dynamic partnerships.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Anne Hillerman, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of the Manuelito, Chee, Leaphorn mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Robo’s brilliance is matched only by Mizushima’s own keen intelligence as she weaves a complex tale of family love and conflict set deep in the Colorado mountains.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Scott Graham, National Outdoor Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eArches Enemy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“As always, Mizushima’s knowledge and attention to detail shine through.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Barbara Nickless, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal \u003c\/i\u003eand Amazon Charts bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAmbush\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Combining a police procedural with Mattie’s personal story creates an anxiety-inducing novel that will remind readers of Nevada Barr’s books.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans who miss Virginia Lanier’s 'Bloodhound' series, and readers who relish strong female characters and procedurals with a strong sense of place will want to get better acquainted with Mattie and Robo.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Will tug the heartstrings of every dog lover.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Winning heroine…A realistic view of how a K-9 team works, treating Robo as an important character, but never stooping to anthropomorphism.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Mizushima does an excellent job of developing [Mattie and Robo] as characters, allowing readers to feel a personal connection to them both.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—RT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Top Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Heart-pounding action and strong, three dimensional characters.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eDavid Thurlo, co-author of the Ella Clah, Copper Canyon, and Charlie Henry mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“With plenty of outdoor action, comparing Margaret Mizushima to Nevada Barr and C.J. Box is apt.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eMark Stevens, author of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eTrapline \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLake of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret Mizushima\u003c\/b\u003e is the  author of the award-winning and  internationally published Timber Creek  K-9 Mysteries. She serves as  president for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of  Mystery Writers of America,  was elected the 2019 Writer of the Year by  Rocky Mountain Fiction  Writers, and is also a member of Northern  Colorado Writers, Sisters in  Crime, Pikes Peak Writers, and Women  Writing the West. She lives in  Colorado on a small ranch with her  veterinarian husband where they  raised two daughters and a multitude of  animals. She can be found on  Facebook\/AuthorMargaretMizushima, Twitter @margmizu, Instagram at  margmizu, and her website at www.margaretmizushima.com.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303689638117,"sku":"NP9781643858098","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781643858098.jpg?v=1767728661","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/hanging-falls-isbn-9781643858098","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}