A Lonesome Place for Murder - (An Ethan Brand Mystery) by Nolan Chase (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Hoping 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.

Ten 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.

As 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.

Review Quotes

"Subtly builds to an explosive climax . . . A masterfully muted crime yarn with a compelling protagonist."
--Kirkus Reviews

"A fine example of Northwest noir . . . An excellent sequel to Nolan's noteworthy debut."
--Gumshoe Review

"The characters are well-written, and the story is engaging."
--Red Carpet Crash

Praise for A Lonesome Place for Dying
"[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."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Chase debuts his lonesome, reflective lawman with this well-written, complex case. Fans of Craig Johnson's Longmire will enjoy."
--Library Journal, starred review

"Fans of Robert B. Parker's Jesse Stone and Lee Child's Jack Reacher will find much to like."
--Booklist

"A Lonesome Place for Dying showcases author Nolan Chase's impressive and narrative driven storytelling style and master of the suspense thriller genre."
--Midwest Book Review

"Chase gives the reader a cleverly-plotted murder mystery/police procedural with twists and surprises, a dramatic climax and a satisfactory resolution."
--Deadly Pleasures

"Outstanding . . . A thoughtful, action-packed police procedural."
--Shelf Awareness

"A perfect example of Pacific Northwest (PNW) noir. The writing is tight, lean, and concise."
--Gumshoe Review

"Nolan Chase (the pen name for acclaimed author Sam Wiebe) does a masterful job of introducing readers to Ethan Brand . . . A Lonesome Place for Dying captures the imagination right from the start with a complex tale that will only leave readers wanting more."
--Mystery Scene Magazine

"An intriguing police procedural that pulls readers into the action in Blaine, Oregon."
--Fresh Fiction

"Fans of Craig Johnson and CJ Box will enjoy Nolan Chase's debut novel. A Lonesome Place for Dying is a slow burn mystery that builds to an explosive finish."
--Melinda Leigh, #1 WSJ bestselling author

"A cat-and-mouse game . . . Exciting and realistically drawn."
--Steve Aberle, Great Mysteries and Thrillers

"A Lonesome Place for Dying is 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."
--Meredith Hambrock, author of Other People's Secrets

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