Download or read book Mystery on the Rio Grande written by Julia Bristol Bischoff and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Storm On The Rio Grande written by Jan Atencio and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-01-05 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artist Anne Devon Hunter's life is changed in one, tragic day, with the murder of her husband, world renowned Author, Jack Hunter. She is suddenly thrown into a world of terror, as whoever is behind his murder seems to be looking for something from Jack's past. A past that Anne has little knowledge of. Detective Rick Velarde is assigned to the Hunter case, and as he delves deeper into the murder of Jack Hunter, he comes face-to-face with ghosts from his past, as well. A past he has long avoided. Both Anne and Rick travel a perilous road as they try to uncover the sinister plot behind Jack's death. Through this journey, they discover themselves and find true healing. Set in Albuquerque and parts of Northern New Mexico, some of the distinctive culture, food and traditions of the Land of Enchantment are brought to life. Enjoy the inter-twining of los colores de Nuevo Mexico (the colors of New Mexico) set against a backdrop of mystery and intrigue.
Download or read book The Right Side of Wrong written by Reavis Z. Wortham and published by Texas Red River Mysteries. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Struggling to connect a seemingly unrelated series of murders as the summer of 1966 approaches, Constable Ned Parker must save his nephew, Cody, who has followed their main suspect across the Rio Grande into Mexico.
Download or read book Rio Grande Fall written by Rudolfo Anaya and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New Mexico PI tries to stop a cult leader’s murderous rampage in “a fascinating hybrid of detective story, adventure yarn, and shamanistic magic.” —Kirkus Reviews The world-famous International Balloon Fiesta of Albuquerque is one of the city’s most eagerly anticipated annual events and its biggest moneymaker. But when a woman plunges to her death from one of the balloons—foreshadowed by Sonny Baca’s vision of a body plummeting from the sky—Sonny’s sure it’s murder. The dead woman was the chief witness to testify against the cult implicated in the murder-for-hire of Sonny’s cousin Gloria, whose death still haunts him. In addition to motive, Sonny finds means and opportunity: a homeless family who saw someone push Veronica Worthy out of the hot-air balloon. Worthy was one of the four wives of Raven, leader of the sun cult, and a dangerous, shamanlike criminal who’s supposed to be dead. But the four black feathers found on the corpse are his calling card—clues to let Sonny know he’s alive and kicking. And his murder spree isn’t over. Now, led by his spirit guides, Sonny must race to stop a vengeful madman and save the woman he loves. From the American Book Award–winning author, this is “a completely entertaining mystery novel [that] offers two parallel lands of enchantment” (Booklist).
Download or read book New Mexico Rio Grande and Other Essays written by Tony Hillerman and published by Harper Perennial. This book was released on 1993 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hillerman's legion of fans will delight in this latest compilation of essays, some never before published in book form, that show how he draws inspiration for his novels from the picturesque landscapes of New Mexico, the Rio Grande, and other places. 36 full-color photos.
Download or read book Riders of the Rio Grande written by Glenn Balch and published by . This book was released on 1937 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dead on the Rio Grande written by Eric Mettenbrink and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-07-02 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dead on the Rio Grande is a surreal story of crime and corruption on the Rio Grande. A small group of undocumented immigrants are victims of a horrific act when attempting to cross the Rio Grande and a law firm has assigned Martin Dye for pro bono representation of an under aged victim. Although Martin's motivations are somewhat disingenuous, his life is soon thrust into despair as he navigates through a perilous route involving corruption, kidnapping, narcotics, murder and mysterious figures pushing him to juxtaposed ethical positions. The story follows Martin Dye as his mission changes from helping an unfortunate victim to his own survival. The border cities and towns of Texas are friendly, familial and move at a different pace than the rest of the country. However, there has always been a dark underlying element that has become exasperated in recent years. We tend to be bombarded with commentary of a pending wall and trafficking, but the characteristics of the Rio Grande are far more complex than we are led to believe.
Download or read book Death of the River Master written by Allana Martin and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allana Martin's sixth color-filled mystery, set in a remote spot on the Mexican-American border, opens with an unexpected and terrible blow for trading-post owner Texana Jones. Her husband, Clay, a popular veterinarian with patients on both sides of the (almost dry) Rio Grande, has been arrested for the murder of the river master, the official in charge of allocating the region's scan water supply under the terms of the binational agreement. Now Clay is in jail awaiting trial in a Mexican court. Having lived all her life on the fringe of Mexico, Texana is anything but naive about their harsh legal system - where there is no such thing as bail, habeas corpus, probation, or early release. The fate of the accused is not in the hands of a jury, but the hands of a single judge, a judge who may be fair, or who may have self-interests that will sway the verdict. And, unfortunately, the latter is more likely. Determined to find incontrovertible evidence of Clay's innocence that even the most venial judge would not dare to overlook, she delves into the river master's background - at no small risk. Whoever is behind all this is determined to hold on to the spoils of the effort. Texana must use all her senses, her ingenuity, and her courage to free her blameless husband from the coils of the Mexican judicial snare and the enemy behind it. Martin's firm hold on the unusual lives of the people who live - and try to make a living against many odds - in the small area where these stories are set pulls readers into a world they never knew. The strength and reality of Texana Jones's extraordinary common sense and human understanding convince her readers that she's their friend, one whose adventures they share.
Download or read book Murder Mystery and Mayhem in the Rio Abajo written by Richard Melzer and published by Rio Grande Books. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These are but a few of the incidents of murder, mystery, and mayhem that make the Rio Abajo such a treasure trove of intriguing history for local residents and historians alike. This volume is an attempt to preserve some of the most interesting of these many cases of murder, mystery, and mayhem - ranging from heinous murders to bold train robberies, from religious miracles to unsolved mysteries, and from accounts of earthquakes to reports of terrible disease. All took place in the Rio Abajo, defined as Valencia and Socorro counties in north-central New Mexico. So, put on your deerslayer cap and join us as we explore some of the most famous and least-well-known history of New Mexico's most colorful region, the Rio Abajo. Murder, mystery and mayhem have played an often tragic, yet significant and exciting role in New Mexico history. The authors have utilized a wide variety of sources to bring us a broad spectrum of true stories of murder, mystery, and mayhem that vividly demonstrate how these elements have made New Mexico's history so fascinating. - Robert J. Torrez, former New Mexico State Historian and author of Myth of the Hanging Tree. These stories all share one thing: They are fascinating. They are also addictive. Once you start reading these stories, you will not be able to stop until you have read them all. And you will still want more. It is amazing that these historical events, from the late 1500s to the present day, all took place in the relatively small geographical area of what is now Valencia, Socorro, and Cibola Counties in central New Mexico. It is also interesting that most of the mysteries included in this volume remain unsolved. The authors of the stories in this book are first rate historians and scholars, but they are also spellbinding story tellers. This is a powerful combination and it means that this book will appeal to both the serious history community and casual readers alike. - Baldwin G. Burr, President, Valencia County Historical Society
Download or read book The Rio Grande written by Jory Sherman and published by Domain. This book was released on 1994 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matthew Caine, an agent of the U.S. government and a friend to the Shoshone and Arapaho Indians, has spent his life along the Rio Grande. This big, powerful man is known as "El Gigante" by the Spanish, who fear he is a spy planning to help take away their land. As war rages between the nations, Caine, who has come to ...
Download or read book Rio Grande Rhapsody written by Beverly Ann Allen and published by Acutebydesign Publisher. This book was released on 2020-03 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel set in modern day New Mexico that retreats to ghost of the past to tell its story of blood and gore. A love, murder and story of mystery.
Download or read book Along the Rio Grande Love on the Santa Fe written by Tracie Peterson and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is her compassion doing more harm than good? Recently widowed Susanna Jenkins has decided to follow her family to the booming town of San Marcial, New Mexico, for a fresh start and to aid in her family's sudden change in fortune. They are tasked with managing her uncle's new Grand Hotel, and it takes all her patience to try to help her parents see the good of their circumstances and relinquish their sense of entitlement. She's hopeful when her brother becomes determined to get a job and make his own way, and she feels drawn to his kind boss, Owen Turner, who works as a boilermaker for the Santa Fe's train shops in town. But the hard work only seems to fuel her brother's anger, and his rough new friends give her pause. When misguided choices put Susanna's family in an even more precarious situation, she worries her help has only made things worse. Leaving her family to fend for themselves seems like the best option, but how can she walk away from the true friendships--and love--that she's found?
Download or read book Me Frida and the Secret of the Peacock Ring Scholastic Gold written by Angela Cervantes and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2018-03-27 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new novel from Angela Cervantes that uses the story of Frida Kahlo to help readers discover the true power of heritage, art, and family. A room locked for fifty years.A valuable peacock ring.A mysterious brother-sister duo.Paloma Marquez is traveling to Mexico City, birthplace of her deceased father, for the very first time. She's hoping that spending time in Mexico will help her unlock memories of the too-brief time they spent together. While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael, who present her with an irresistible challenge: The siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Finding the ring means a big reward -- and the thanks of all Mexico. What better way to honor her father than returning a priceless piece of jewelry that once belonged to his favorite artist! But the brother and sister have a secret. Do they really want to return the ring, or are they after something else entirely?
Download or read book Maximilian the Mystery of the Guardian Angel Max s Lucha Libre Adventures 1 written by and published by Cinco Puntos Press. This book was released on 2011-10-18 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Margarito acts like any other eleven-year-old aficionado of lucha libre. He worships all the players. But in the summer just before sixth grade, he tumbles over the railing at a match in San Antonio and makes a connection to the world of Mexican wrestling that will ultimately connect him—maybe by blood!—to the greatest hero of all time: the Guardian Angel. A 2012 Pura Belpré Author Honor Award winner! Xavier Garza was born in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. An enthusiastic author, artist, teacher, and storyteller, his work is a lively documentation of the dreams, superstitions, and heroes in the bigger-than-life world of south Texas.
Download or read book The Gold Bar Mystery written by Grady Bryant and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-05 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ride with the Harley Davidson boys, Johnny Cross, Jimmy Redcloud, Harry Lee and the lil' Hog Piglet, as they look for lost treasure hidden on the Texas Mexico border in the Big Bend area of the Rio Grande. In 1933 the largest amount of gold ever collected in Mexico was stolen by wealthy business men who backed Pancho Villa. The gold was then flown to the United States to never be seen again. The airplane was reported to have landed in New Mexico, but the Harley boys believed it landed in Texas, right next to the Rio Grand River where the gold is still located today.
Download or read book Icons of Mystery and Crime Detection 2 volumes written by Mitzi M. Brunsdale and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-07-26 with total page 806 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an introduction to 24 iconic figures, real and fictional, that have shaped the detective/mystery genre of popular literature. Icons of Mystery and Crime Detection: From Sleuths to Superheroes is an insightful look at one of our most popular and diverse fictional genres, providing a guided tour of mystery and crime writing by focusing on two dozen of the field's most enduring creations and creators. Icons of Mystery and Crime Detection spans the history of the detective story with series of critical entries on the field's most evocative names, from the originator of the form, Edgar Allan Poe, to its first popular running character, Sherlock Holmes; from the Golden Age of Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe, and Charlie Chan—in fiction and films—to small screen heroes, such as Columbo and Jessica Fletcher. Also included are other accomplished practitioners of the craft of mystery/crime storytelling, including Agatha Christie, Tony Hillerman, and Alfred Hitchcock.
Download or read book Mirages Mysteries and Reality written by Clifford B. Casey and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
