Susan Hunter

Fresh from her pursuit of ruthless ivory poachers in Asia, Zambia Defense Force Deputy Inspector Malinga Mutende finds herself enmeshed in the treacherous and violent world of international body snatchers. Can she save her children and fellow DI Wilson Mwiinga from their clutches?

Although scholars in the disciplines of law, psychology, philosophy, and sociology have published a considerable number of prescriptive, normative, and theoretical studies of animals in society, Pet Politics presents the first study of the development of companion animal or pet law and policy in Canada and the United States by political scientists. The authors examine how people and governments classify three species of pets or companion animals—cats, dogs, and horses—for various degrees of legal protection. They then detail how interest groups shape the agenda for companion animal legislation and regulation, and the legislative and administrative formulation of anticruelty, kennel licensing, horse slaughter, feral and roaming cat, and breed ban policies. Finally, they examine the enforcement of these laws and policies by agencies and the courts. Using an eclectic mix of original empirical data, original case studies, and interviews—and relying on general theories and research about the policy process and the sociopolitical function of legality—the authors illustrate that pet policy is a unique field of political struggle, a conflict that originates from differing perspectives about whether pets are property or autonomous beings, and clashing norms about the care of animals. The result of the political struggle, the authors argue, is difficulty in the enactment of policies and especially in the implementation and enforcement of laws that might improve the welfare of companion animals.

Citing America as among the ten most AIDS-afflicted nations, a critical exposé of what the author believes to be the government's failure to address the current state of the epidemic draws parallels between the U. S. and developing countries while urging readers to call for greater political responsibility. 25,000 first printing.

Traces the history of AIDS in Africa, citing the factors the author believes are responsible for the epidemic while recounting anecdotes from the twenty years she worked with world health organizations. Reprint. 10,000 first printing.

A stranger's plea. A web of lies. A truth Leah can no longer ignore. When Australian psychologist Marguerite Pierce lands unannounced in Himmel, Wisconsin, investigative journalist Leah Nash wants nothing to do with her desperate request: exonerate Marguerite's sister, Hannah, convicted of murdering her married lover. Leah's plate is full--her struggling small-town newspaper is hemorrhaging advertisers and her latest book deadline looms. But Marguerite's plea strikes a raw nerve: "You know what it's like to lose a sister. You're my last chance to save mine." Digging into the victim Matthew Ferguson's life, Leah uncovers a minefield of motives. His wife mourns with suspicious fervor. His sister nurses a decades-old grudge. A political rival seethes over ruined ambitions. The husband of Matthew's mistress can't hide his fury at the man who destroyed his marriage. But it's Hannah's own daughter--bitter, evasive, and desperate to derail Leah's investigation--who raises the sharpest questions. What secrets are worth killing to protect? As Leah races to untangle the truth, her own life becomes increasingly chaotic. A zealous fan's admiration becomes a dangerous fixation, her newspaper teeters on collapse, and a looming personal decision threatens to upend her relationship with longtime partner David Cooper. Worse still, the case forces Leah to confront the ghosts of her past--and the realization that her relentless pursuit of justice may come at the cost of her own future. Set against the vividly rendered backdrop of Himmel, Wisconsin--where everyone knows your name and no one knows your secrets--Dangerous Betrayals balances small-town charm with knife-edge suspense. Fans of Louise Penny's Three Pines series, Sue Grafton's Kinsey Milhone books, or Craig Johnson's Walt Longmire stories will appreciate Leah's wry humor, flawed humanity, and dogged quest for answers in a world where trust and betrayal can walk hand in hand.____________________Praise for Susan Hunter and the Leah Nash mystery series: "...flawless and satisfying." --Cynthia Hamilton, author of the Madeline Dawkins Mysteries"...will leave readers breathless and ready for more." --LynDee Walker, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Fear No Truth Leah]...encourages the reader to follow her wherever she goes, and I intend to do just that." --Laura Snider, author of Unsympathetic Victims"Leah Nash is a feisty, determined heroine who fearlessly chases truth, justice, and the next great story." --Shannon Baker, author of the Kate Fox mystery series"Leah is smart and motivated with a healthy sense of humor. She narrates her story with a good balance between action, conversation, and introspection." --Foreword Reviews____________________What readers are saying: ★★★★★ "...twisty plot..."★★★★★ "...another great read."★★★★★ "...so much suspense."★★★★★ "...very hard to put down..."★★★★★ "...beautifully complex mystery..."

When a good man with a troubled past perishes in a fire, only Leah Nash can unravel the tangled mystery behind his death. In the quiet town of Himmel, the sudden blaze that engulfs the local library is only the beginning. Among the smoldering ashes, a lifeless body is found--it's Luke Granger, a hardworking young man striving to escape his family's criminal past. His tragic death shocks the community, and although she is initially hesitant, intrepid journalist Leah can't help but investigate. As Leah delves into the case, she untangles a twisted web of lies, deceit, and dark secrets that threaten to destroy the reputations of the town's most affluent citizens. Luke's death is just the tip of the iceberg in a chilling tale of greed, love, and thwarted ambition. As she races against time to uncover the truth, Leah finds herself caught in a perilous game where one wrong move could be her last. Can Leah expose the hidden truth before it's too late, or will she become the next victim in a dangerous game of cat and mouse? ____________________ Praise for Susan Hunter and the Leah Nash mystery series: "...flawless and satisfying." --Cynthia Hamilton, author of the Madeline Dawkins Mysteries "...will leave readers breathless and ready for more." --LynDee Walker, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Fear No Truth Leah]...encourages the reader to follow her wherever she goes, and I intend to do just that." --Laura Snider, author of Unsympathetic Victims "Leah Nash is a feisty, determined heroine who fearlessly chases truth, justice, and the next great story." --Shannon Baker, author of the Kate Fox mystery series "Leah is smart and motivated with a healthy sense of humor. She narrates her story with a good balance between action, conversation, and introspection." --Foreword Reviews ____________________ What readers are saying: ★★★★★ "...top-notch..."★★★★★ "Love this series..."★★★★★ "Excellent writing..."★★★★★ "...jaw-dropping suspense..."★★★★★ "...so many twists and turns..."

Two can keep a secret...if one of them is dead. Three children entered the woods; just two returned. And they are the only ones who know what happened to their friend. The secret they carry echoes down the years until it becomes too much for one of them to bear. But the attempt to set things right goes horribly wrong. Exactly how wrong is what Leah Nash, a journalist with trust issues and a compulsion to find the truth, aims to discover. Leah is rocked by the seemingly senseless present-day murder of someone very close to her. Driven by her principles and fueled by personal grief, she follows a strange trail of clues that lead her to a dark past. A past where the answer-and the killer-await.____________________Praise for Susan Hunter and the Leah Nash mystery series: "...flawless and satisfying." -Cynthia Hamilton, author of the Madeline Dawkins Mysteries"...will leave readers breathless and ready for more." -LynDee Walker, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Fear No Truth Leah]...encourages the reader to follow her wherever she goes, and I intend to do just that." -Laura Snider, author of Unsympathetic Victims"Leah Nash is a feisty, determined heroine who fearlessly chases truth, justice, and the next great story." -Shannon Baker, author of the Kate Fox mystery series"Leah is smart and motivated with a healthy sense of humor. She narrates her story with a good balance between action, conversation, and introspection." -Foreword Reviews____________________What readers are saying: "...excellent " "...so suspenseful..." "...highly recommend..." "...twists, plenty of twists..." "... I did not foresee the ending."

Leah Nash uncovers a tangled web of deception, delusion and obsession-with a dead police captain caught right in the center. The murder of police captain Rob Porter sends shockwaves through the small town of Himmel. And when a member of Rob's own department is arrested for the crime, everyone is stunned. But journalist Leah Nash isn't buying it. To her, the motive isn't plausible, the evidence is thin, and the investigation smacks of an overconfident detective eager to solve a high-profile murder. So when Leah's asked to do some digging for the defense, she jumps at the chance. Leah starts tugging at a few loose threads in the case and discovers that Rob Porter was keeping some very ugly secrets-and not just his own. As she nears the truth in a twisting tale of ulterior motives and long-buried guilt, a killer with everything to lose will do anything to stay hidden.____________________Praise for Susan Hunter and the Leah Nash mystery series: "...flawless and satisfying." -Cynthia Hamilton, author of the Madeline Dawkins Mysteries"...will leave readers breathless and ready for more." -LynDee Walker, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Fear No Truth Leah]...encourages the reader to follow her wherever she goes, and I intend to do just that." -Laura Snider, author of Unsympathetic Victims"Leah Nash is a feisty, determined heroine who fearlessly chases truth, justice, and the next great story." -Shannon Baker, author of the Kate Fox mystery series"Leah is smart and motivated with a healthy sense of humor. She narrates her story with a good balance between action, conversation, and introspection." -Foreword Reviews

True-crime writer Leah Nash is reluctantly drawn into a modern family drama with a very old story to tell. Bryan Crawford's murder is the perfect crime: no witness, no weapon, no indication that his death is anything other than the result of diabetes complications. That's what the medical examiner says. That's what the autopsy proves. And that's what the killer is counting on. But when new evidence surfaces, crime writer Leah Nash is pulled into the investigation, and all bets are off. Leah quickly zeroes in on the dysfunctional dynamics of the Crawford family. Beneath the happy fable they tell the world lies a dark tale of jealousy, greed, and revenge. Bryan's wife, his daughter, his sister, and his stepson each have secrets to hide. Every one of them have reasons to want Bryan dead. And they are all going to great lengths to keep Leah from the truth. Then Leah makes a shocking discovery, and is propelled into a confrontation with the killer. It's a fight she must win to save someone she loves. But time is running out. As raging flood waters surge forward, Leah acts. The consequences will change her life forever...and you will never guess how.____________________Praise for Dangerous Waters"Leah is the best type of female character...strong, independent, and intelligent. she]...encourages the reader to follow her wherever she goes, and I intend to do just that." -Laura Snider, author of Unsympathetic Victims"Leah is smart and motivated with a healthy sense of humor. She narrates her story with a good balance between action, conversation, and introspection." -Foreword Reviews____________________Praise for Susan Hunter: "...will leave readers breathless and ready for more." -LynDee Walker, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Fear No Truth"...flawless and satisfying." -Cynthia Hamilton, author of the Madeline Dawkins Mysteries"Leah Nash is a feisty, determined heroine who fearlessly chases truth, justice, and the next great story." -Shannon Baker, author of the Kate Fox mystery series____________________What readers are saying: "I love this series " "Dang, these books are good " "Hunter can really weave a plot." "...twisty and suspenseful storyline." "...there is nothing more satisfying than a thoroughly engrossing, follow the slippery red herrings, edge of your seat, hold your breath as the tension builds, murder mystery."

The smallest towns sometimes hold the deadliest secrets. But the smallest clues can sometimes blow a case wide open." Hunter's smart and scrappy Leah Nash returns with a twisty mystery that will leave readers breathless and ready for more. Don't miss this one " -LynDee Walker, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Fear No TruthA pair of fancy red stiletto heels is found in a Wisconsin cornfield. The strangled body of a shoeless young woman in a red sequined cocktail dress is discovered the next day in a wood miles away. That's the start of a twisty, tangled crime that sends author and struggling newspaper owner Leah Nash in pursuit of a cold-blooded killer. As a dancer at the local strip club the dead girl had ties to several prominent men who are anxious to remain secret. A na ve club bouncer was in love with her. She had a fling with a small-time conman. The list of potential murder suspects is growing by the minute. Convinced that the police are after the wrong man, Leah and her overeager new reporter, Troy, dive headlong into the investigation. But the killer's identity is a moving target. Witnesses lie, suspects won't talk, suspicions rise, distrust is sown as the murderer manipulates events behind the scenes. Everyone has secrets to conceal-some criminal, some shameful, some both. And when a suspicious accident threatens to derail the investigation, Leah realizes that someone will do anything to keep their secrets safe. DANGEROUS PURSUITS is the seventh standalone book in the Leah Nash series. If you enjoy murder mysteries with witty dialogue, clever characters, and unexpected twists, you'll LOVE Leah Nash.____________________________"...flawless and satisfying." -Cynthia Hamilton, author of the Madeline Dawkins Mysteries"...a twisty tale that keeps readers guessing right up to the heart-stopping climax. Leah Nash is a feisty, determined heroine who fearlessly chases truth, justice, and the next great story." -Shannon Baker, author of the Kate Fox mysteries

The town's golden boy is murdered while returning for his high school reunion, and Leah Nash finds no shortage of suspects-or secrets. Almost everyone in town is anxious to connect with actor Ryan Malloy when he returns to Wisconsin for his 15-year high school reunion. Crime writer Leah Nash doesn't have many fond memories of Himmel High's favorite son. And when he turns up dead on reunion night, Leah realizes that she's not the only one who feels that way... DANGEROUS GROUND is the sixth standalone book in the Leah Nash series. If you enjoy murder mysteries with witty dialogue, clever characters, and unexpected twists, you'll LOVE Leah Nash._____________________________What readers are saying: "What a page-turner " "I absolutely loved this book " "I just can not get enough of Leah Nash " "Great writing, great storyline, plus the cast of characters are awesome." "This book is amazing. I couldn't stop reading it once I started. Took a turn I wasn't expecting... I love it."

A LEAH NASH PREQUEL NOVELLA See how it all began A young Leah Nash chases down stories for her fledgling newspaper... and witnesses a shocking crime in the making. Join Leah as she tackles her very first mystery with her signature flair and tenacity. ____________________________________________ DANGEROUS DREAMS is the prequel novella in the Leah Nash series of complex, fast-paced murder mysteries featuring quick-witted dialogue, daring female characters, and plots with lots of twists and turns.

A CHILLING MURDER SHOCKS A SMALL WISCONSIN TOWNTrue crime writer Leah Nash is stunned when police investigating the murder of a beautiful young college professor focus on her ex-husband Nick. Leah has no illusions about her ex, but despite his flaws, she just can't see him as a killer. Reluctantly, she agrees to help Nick's attorney prove that he isn't. But Nick's lies make it hard to find the truth, and when a damning piece of evidence surfaces, Leah plunges into doubt. Is she defending an innocent man or helping a murderer escape? She pushes on to find out, uncovering hidden motives and getting hit by twists she never saw coming. Leah's own flaws impede her search for the truth. When she finds it, will it be too late to prevent a devastating confrontation? DANGEROUS FLAWS is the fifth standalone book in the Leah Nash series of complex, fast-paced murder mysteries featuring quick-witted dialogue, daring female characters, and plots with lots of twists and turns.

ONLINE DATING CAN BE MURDER... A website that matches sugar daddies with college-age sugar babies is a major moneymaker for the woman who created it. Until a blackmail scandal erupts and the owner winds up murdered-in the home of Himmel Times reporter Miguel Santos. Miguel has no connection to the victim-but it turns out a close family member does. When his uncle is arrested for murder, Miguel turns to crime writer Leah Nash for help. She soon learns that the owner of the site had links to several residents of small-town Himmel, Wisconsin, with secrets to hide. Leah finds plenty of leads-and alienates a few people as she investigates-but she can't see the pattern that weaves them all together. Until an unexpected second murder and an equally unexpected ally give her a flash of insight. When the clues finally fall into place, Leah uses all her courage and quick-thinking in a tense climax that reveals that she's been keeping a few things secret from herself. DANGEROUS SECRETS is the fourth standalone book in the Leah Nash series of complex, fast-paced murder mysteries featuring quick-witted dialogue, daring female characters, and plots with lots of twists and turns.

VANISHED WITHOUT A TRACETeenager Heather Young disappears from the small town of Himmel, Wisconsin. Everyone believes her boyfriend killed her, but no one can prove it. Twenty years later, Leah Nash is pulled into the cold case by an old friend. She finds the answer-and the shocking truth shatters her world. DANGEROUS PLACES is the third standalone book in the Leah Nash series of complex, fast-paced murder mysteries featuring quick-witted dialogue, daring female characters, and plots with lots of twists and turns.___________________________What readers are saying about Susan Hunter and DANGEROUS PLACES: "Fast paced and hard to put down." "... had me guessing about who the real villain is." "...a terrific murder mystery, full of suspense and intrigue." "If you're looking for a great way to lose sleep and skip meals get hooked on this great author. Very highly recommended." "The characters are believable, the plot is exceptional and I would highly recommend this to everyone. Well done, Susan Hunter "

A deadly secret. A relentless reporter. A truth that might be better left buried. In the small town of Himmel, Wisconsin, reporter Leah Nash is scraping by, working again at the local paper that she left a decade ago. But when a torrential storm reveals a gruesome secret - a dead nun from the local school for troubled kids - Leah's quiet life is shattered. Sister Mattea was no ordinary nun. She had deep secrets that no one knew. Secrets that might connect the nun's suspicious death with the tragic accident that took Leah's sister Lacey's life at the same school years ago. As Leah delves deeper, she uncovers a web of deceit, corruption, and danger entangling the school's charismatic leaders, wealthy donors, and even her own boss. The deeper she digs, the more she realizes that her sister's death was no accident, and the nun's death was no random event. As Leah gets closer to the shocking truth, she becomes the killer's next target. With every powerful enemy she makes, she doesn't know who she can trust anymore. As she races against time, she must answer one crucial question: Is she willing to risk her life for a truth that could bring her own world crashing down? In "Dangerous Habits", the first book in the Leah Nash Mystery Series, Susan Hunter weaves a complex tale of betrayal, vengeance, and a silence that can't last forever. Great for fans of Lisa Gardner and Karin Slaughter.

A SMALL TOWN DEATH LOOKS LIKE SUICIDE-TO EVERYONE BUT REPORTER LEAH NASHLeah Nash is trying to keep her head down under the icy glare of her new boss at the Himmel Times Weekly. Then a local surgeon commits suicide, but his daughter insists he was murdered. Hard-headed Leah has a soft spot for lost causes. She steps in, and is soon hunting a cunning killer who has no intention of stopping. Neither does Leah. DANGEROUS MISTAKES is the second standalone book in the Leah Nash series of complex, fast-paced murder mysteries featuring quick-witted dialogue, daring female characters, and plots with lots of twists and turns.___________________________What readers are saying about Susan Hunter and DANGEROUS MISTAKES: "...another first-class thriller." "Full of twists and subterfuge and written with such wit..." "The mystery was cleverly presented and a delight to read." "Very talented mystery writer. It never turns out the way I think it is going to. Well done " "I thought I figured out whodunnit, but I was wrong. Can't wait to read the next installment." "...a cast of colorful characters and family drama to offset the murder...fun, comedic exchanges, along with heartfelt moments with emotional depth."

Recent years have seen a revolution in the field of working with people who have learning difficulties - both professional understanding and user expectations about services and the ways they are provided have been completely transformed. This book offers up-to-date case studies, examples from practice and points for further reflection.

Recent years have seen a revolution in the field of working with people who have learning difficulties - both professional understanding and user expectations about services and the ways they are provided have been completely transformed. This book offers up-to-date case studies, examples from practice and points for further reflection.