An excellent book, in this high quality and entertaining series. Complex and likable characters in a very interesting and scenic rural setting. A seeming accident becomes a murder, followed by a whole wave of events; arsons, car wrecks, automatic weapons shooting at people, houses and property. Who, and why are the perps involved appear to be rooted in the history of Cedar County. ( )

This is the 10th in the Ray Elkins series. As always a great book by a great author. A young woman who is the mother of a toddler is murdered. Before she is killed someone torches the former sheriff's house. How it is all connected makes a fascinating story. Good writing, good character development and good editing. Another winner by the author. I had read all his other books and have been waiting for this one. Went to fantastic fiction website to see if he had a new one out and when I saw he did I had to go to Amazon to get it and read it. Started it one day and finished it the next. Really highly recommend this book and the series. ( )