Claire Stibbe

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Two best friends. One deadly secret. Something dark and brooding stalks the mysterious Bosque nature reserve. Bird watchers fall prey to the menace and thefts of rare falcons are on the rise. But it is the body of a murdered girl discovered on the banks of The Rio Grande River that eventually brings Detectives Temeke and Santiago onto the trail. During a camping weekend, Jessie Bowman's best friend, Bree, has disappeared. Guilt ridden, yet determined to do the right thing, she tracks the man she believes is responsible and begins to unravel a mystery that tests every ounce of her resilience. She has only two choices - fight or flight. And Jessie is done with running. Now Detectives Temeke and Santiago must locate Jessie before the madman snares his final prey. "Claire Stibbe is back with Easy Prey, the fifthnovel in the award-winning Detective Temeke Series. Dramatic, engrossing in itsrich details and characters, Easy Prey draws you into a world offalconry, mystery, suspense, family secrets, and the undaunting courage of ayoung woman intent on bringing her best friend's killer to justice. Stibbe gets the details right, from the New Mexican setting to policeprocedure, to a nail-biting hostage negotiation with a dramatic twist. A worthyentry in a fascinating series that keeps getting better and better." Robert D Kidera, Tony Hillerman Award-winning author ofthe Gabe McKenna Mysteries. 'Stibbe handles the latest mystery in the Detective Temeke series with the dexterity of a master falconer. The climax will swoop down and seize you when you least expect it, leaving you feeling as if you too have become 'easy prey'. Dr Maurice Singleton, PhD in Narrative Theory, Author and Lecturer 'A gripping story with some of the most vivid writing I've read this year. Unpredictable and absorbing, it was one of those books that hooked me right from the start.' Bonnie's Books 'If there is a crime fan who hasn't discovered the Detective Temeke series yet, go and read them all immediately. I love books with that extra-special something, where the author puts you at every scene and doesn't let go until the last heart-pumping chapter.' 23rd Avenue Book Club.

The truth is dead and buried. Or is it? When two bodies are recovered from a house fire, Detective Temeke is called in to investigate what he believes is a routine case. The tragedy takes a more sinister turn when a post mortem reveals that one victim was beaten to death. House owner Flynn McCann appears to have the perfect life, married to the woman he loves. His life is quiet - even ordinary. Until the fire reduces all he knows to ashes. Consumed with grief, and fleeing suspicion, he must unravel the events leading up to that terrible night to prove his innocence. But time is running out. As the dead prepare to reveal their secrets, he realizes his future is about to unfold in ways he could never have imagined. In a house with a history of betrayal and revenge, how many lines is Temeke willing to cross to uncover the truth and bring in an elusive killer? With taut and brooding prose, Dead Cold is a twisty new thriller from the author of The 9th Hour and Night Eyes. "A crisp, confident and roundly satisfying novel, the characters simply sparkle with life. This is a meaty police procedural I couldn't put down." Jenny London, Ebony Press. "Claire Stibbe has written another corker of a crime thriller that takes hold and won't let go. Slick and exciting with tons of twists and turns, it kept me riveted until the end. I sincerely hope this series keeps on coming." Celia Markham, Booksage. "This is an addicting read. I rarely give a book a five star rating unless it consistently hits the bulls-eye. Dead Cold is all that and so much more." Southwest Book Reviews

When the young son of Albuquerque's Mayor is kidnapped, Detective David Temeke and his partner Malin Santiago are called to investigate. Meanwhile, a ten year enquiry into the murders of several young boys has gone cold. No witnesses, no suspect. Or so the police believe. But a mysterious phone call leads Temeke and Santiago to the remains of a young boy found near the ancient ruins of an Anasazi settlement. Is this a random act or the work of the serial killer? Drawn deeper into the wilderness by a man waging a war with his past, twelve year old boy-scout, Adam, must use everything he has learned to stay alive. Temeke and Santiago are pushed to the limit in the second book of this thrilling, fast-paced series set in New Mexico. Watch out for more from DetectiveTemeke and Malin Santiago 1. The 9th Hour 2. Night Eyes 3. Past Rites (coming October 2016) What impresses me most is the rich interplay between the detectives and the police. I never tire of reading these books. Paul Henderson Crime Fiction NM Northwest Area Command is bursting with activity as a serial killer is on the loose. A non-stop express ride, frantic, sensitive and utterly refreshing. Aaron Sanchez, Night Horse Reviews The Temeke series reminds me of a few old friends: some fawningly incompetent and some thoroughly decent and hard working. Temeke is an honest detective who just wants to get the job done. 23rd Avenue Literary Club 'Night Eyes' is evidence of an emerging, exceptional talent in contemporary crime fiction. Prepare to be transported to the dark and terrifying woodlands of New Mexico and get ready for some unexpected turns in the trails! Dr. Marco Storey, PhD in Narrative Theory & Criticism. Skillful, intelligent plotting and masterful writing. This is an author to follow and a book you simply must read. B. A. Morton, Author of Bedlam and Twisted. For book news and updates you may subscribe to Claire Stibbe's letter here Also by Claire Stibbe

When the ninth young girl falls into the clutches of a serial killer, maverick detective, David Temeke, faces a race against time to save her life. The Duke City Police Department in Albuquerque, New Mexico is no stranger to gruesome murders, but this new serial killer on their block keeps the body parts of his eight young victims as trophies and has a worrying obsession with the number 9. The suspect is incarcerated in the state's high security penitentiary but Unit Commander Hackett is faced with a dilemma when another teenage girl goes missing. Detective Temeke and his new partner, Malin Santiago, are sent to solve a baffling crime in the dense forests of New Mexico's Cimarron State Park. But time is running out. Can they unravel the mysteries of Norse legends and thwart the 9th Hour killer before he dismembers his next victim? This is the first in the Detective Temeke Crime series. 1. The 9th Hour 2. Night Eyes 3. Past Rites (coming October 2016) "Tense action and complex psychological motivation is woven into a wonderfully satisfying novel." Kristin Gleeson - Author of the Celtic Knot Series "An intense, superbly crafted reading experience. I guarantee you'll go on reading well past the ninth hour." Jim Pingelly, Kingdom Writing Solutions "Gripping, innovative, brutal and yet redemptive. This is crime fiction with a serrated edge and a brilliant sheen." Marco Storey, author and speaker "An assured page-turner that leads inexorably to a satisfying conclusion. I can't wait for Detective Temeke Book 2!" Jean Gill - The Troubadours Quartet