Over the Edge - by Kathleen Bryant (Hardcover)

About the Book

Taking a job with a down-on-its-luck tour company while she rebuilds her life, former crime reporter Del Cooper, while hiking in a remote red rock canyon, finds the broken body of a murdered man, and digging into the case, uncovers her small town's darkest secrets, while someone watches from the shadows.

Book Synopsis

In Sedona's red rock canyons, a former reporter must piece together her shattered memories in time to stop a killer in this cat-and-mouse thriller, perfect for fans of CJ Box and Anne Hillerman.

After a disastrous mistake ended her career as a crime reporter, Del Cooper returns to Sedona and takes a gig with a down-on-its-luck tour company while she rebuilds her life. Her peaceful small-town escape ends when, hiking in a remote red rock canyon, she finds the broken body of a murdered man.

At first, she believes the murder is connected to a proposed land trade that will pave the way for a luxury development on the edge of town, but it seems money isn't the killer's only motive. As she digs deeper, she uncovers the small town's darkest secrets, all leading her to Lee Ranch, a former filming location for Western movies. Two women disappear after Del interviews them, and rumors begin to spin faster than Sedona's famed energy vortexes. But she knows the truth: Someone is watching her from the shadows.

Desperate for answers, Del ventures into the wilderness to lure the killer into the open. But out here in the red rocks, bodies can be lost forever.

Review Quotes

Praise for Over the Edge
"Bryant impresses in her suspenseful debut."
--Publishers Weekly

"Over the Edge should be catnip for mystery fans . . . [With] petic yet strong prose."
--Sonoma County Gazette

"An extraordinary and inherently fascinating read."
--Midwest Book Review

"Bryant weaves a rich tapestry out of all things Sedona. Loaded with details about the area's people, its history, and the mystical beauty of its landscapes, Over the Edge delivers a unique and compelling outdoor mystery. There's a lot to love about this book!"
--Margaret Mizushima, author of the award winning Timber Creek K-9 mysteries, including Standing Dead

About the Author

Kathleen Bryant turned her boots-first exploration of the West's landscapes and cultures into a career as a travel writer and novelist. Her publishing credits include romance novels, travel guides, magazine articles, an award-winning children's picture book, and a cookbook highlighting National Parks. An avid hiker and history buff, she's led tours of ancient rock art sites, participated in field school digs, helped stabilize prehistoric ruins, and guided yoga experiences in the red rocks of Sedona. She currently lives in Northern California, where she continues to explore and learn.