Tucked into the mountains and valleys of northern New Mexico are little enclaves of history and tradition -- and secrets. Charlie and her office assistant Sally visit one of these towns, Valle Escondido, where they drop in on Sally's friend Laura Armijo. During the visit, Laura receives the shocking news that her friend, Cynthia Martinez, has suffered a miscarriage and died. Privately, Laura wonders if Cynthia's abusive husband Richard caused the miscarriage. Charlie agrees to ask a few questions and see what she can find ...
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Tucked into the mountains and valleys of northern New Mexico are little enclaves of history and tradition -- and secrets. Charlie and her office assistant Sally visit one of these towns, Valle Escondido, where they drop in on Sally's friend Laura Armijo. During the visit, Laura receives the shocking news that her friend, Cynthia Martinez, has suffered a miscarriage and died. Privately, Laura wonders if Cynthia's abusive husband Richard caused the miscarriage. Charlie agrees to ask a few questions and see what she can find out.Meanwhile, Charlie and her brother Ron have an ongoing dispute over gun control. While Charlie argues with Ron, her longdistance boyfriend, the handsome helicopter pilot Charlie met in Hawaii, Drake Langston, wants her to pack up and move.The three plots intertwine, and Charlie's life is threatened while she investigates and discovers hideous secrets deep in the small town of Valle Escondido. -- Charlie is slick, appealing, and nobody's fool -- just what readers want in an amateur sleuth, -- Booklist -- Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth, -- Midwest Book Review
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Good. This is a retired library book with typical wear/markings. May or may not have library stickers attached which will not be removed. Stains on outside cover/inside the book. Cover does NOT match photos; some content may vary from version shown Cover has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
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Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Size: 6x0x9; We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! Signed American first edition, first printing. Signed on the title page by author. Stated first printing on copyright page. Virtually no wear to jacket. Jacket is NOT price clipped. Jacket is in a Mylar cover. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. No remainder mark..
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book The fourth Charlie Parker title. New Mexico locale. On a fourth of July road trip to Charlie's office assistant Sally's home town they hear upsetting news. They are visiting Sally's friend Laura when a call comes in saying Laura's friend Cynthia Martinez has died. The doctors say Cynthia died from a miscarriage which upsets pregnant Sally and her friend Laura who also had a miscarriage before. When Charlie looks into the chances of dying from a miscarriage nowadays she finds an abnormal amount of miscarriages in the small town. Investigating has her getting into trouble and someone wants to stop her from looking for answers but she can't give up.
