Being a new to Arizona and visiting once, I loved this book. It made my recent trip to Bisbee wonderfully interesting. I searched for many of the points of interst mentioned in this book. Looked at the terrain and the people. All were true to the authors decribtion. I even experienced a few "that's Bisbee" moments. Thanks for a great book, I thoroughly enjoyed the read.

A DELIGHTFUL DIVERSION. WELL-WRITTEN AND WORTH IT TO BUY IT. A KIND OF VERBAL NATURALIST'S JOURNALING. This is an exceptionally well-written and engaging travel memoir describing in fluid, conversational, yet poetic language, the writer's travels in Arizona's Sonoran Desert and mountainous area. It uses the English language of the American style magnificantly. It conveys the moment to moment experiencing of Mr. Sheldon's drives and travels. YOu feel as if you are in Blue Boy (his van) with him. YOu can almost smell the greasewood right after a monsoon rain as if you were there. I'm reading this book to my 91-year old Mother who lived in Bisbee and Tucson as a child. It is a special treasure for her as it allows her to enjoy and reminisce about the special memories of her childhood. Thank you Mr. Sheldon for this delightful book. I am eternally grateful to you.

This book is a gem! Besides the fact that Bisbee is one of my favorite places to visit, the author makes the trip there so enjoyable, you have a hard time remembering you've been there already. I especially liked the story of the Christmas 'Tree' he brought in one year for Christmas. Get this book and take it to a quiet corner to read. You will be transported.

Original! Original! I read the hole book in one day and it never got boring once. This novel of ideas and emotions deeply touched me, and its in your face attitude about a minors strike in Arizona made it the most exciting book in the Homer library...If you read just one book this is it. Thank God for that "I can read" sereis with Mrs. Johannosson

And her name is Joanna Brady. The spunky young widow shows grit in facing her first serious case, a double homicide. The kicker is, the first one actually happened years ago, but the body has just been discovered. The skeletons come out of the closet in one of Bisbee's more respected families in this highly entertaining mystery. The ending is satisfactory, yet not spectacular, as I sense Ms Jance attempted to put more suspense into Sheriff Brady's situation than came across in the storyline. In other words, I was expecting more of a "shoot em out" type whiz bang ending than I got. Nevertheless, as with all the Brady books, this is a very pleasant read that's easy on the brain.

Joanna Brady is a candidate for sheriff of Cochise County, Arizon, at the beginning of this book. I enjoyed meeting Ms. Brady more than I enjoyed the mystery. She is a well-conceived heroine in a very well-written book. The passages dealing the relationships between Joanna and her mother and daughter ring true. I have some experience in politics, and the "political" passages are as true to life as any I have ever read. Joanna should go far in politics if the author wants her to. The book starts somewhat slowly, but when the action begins, it builds quickly. Joanna is forced to deal with office strife, the normal pressures of a new job, and the murder of a respected acquaintance. This is the second book in a series. It is usually more rewarding to begin a series with the first book, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book without having read Desert Heat, the first in the series.

This series has been fantastic. Although each novel can stand on it's own, I have found that reading them in order is a better idea. Later books reference earlier books and it is easier to follow the overall history of the characters in this series.

Having said that, this is a great book. Joanna has just been elected Sherrif when a grisly murder is discovered. A drugged up ex movie star, a wierd therapist, an old family fued of sorts and the stage is set for a great novel.

Joanna is a strong woman and this is a good book. It's good to read about her efforts to mourn with her daughter the loss of her husband. As she comes to grip with the past, she learns to deal with the present. Joanna's mother is an interesting character that adds a lot to this series.

Enjoy.