Throwing Shadows - (Sheriff Hank Worth Mystery) by Claire Booth

About the Book

"When a hiker stumbles from the woods raving about a dead man, Sheriff Hank Worth launches a search. Near the infamous landmark of Murder Rocks - a Civil War era hideout for ambushers who robbed and killed passing travelers - they unearth two bodies and a skeleton. Local legend says there's caches of stolen gold buried in the area. And - thanks to some recent nationwide publicity - the Ozark backwoods are now swarming with out-of-town treasure hunters, who have little concern for Hank's murder investigation. With the clock ticking, Hank must identify the victims . . . and the killer. But could the new pursuit of long-lost plunder really have led to multiple deaths? Meanwhile, secrets uncovered in Hank's personal life are taking a toll. He and his wife are trying to bridge the painful gap that's widening daily. As it threatens to split them apart, Hank doesn't know what's tougher, murder or marriage. With both taking everything he has, all he does know is that old sins throw long shadows . . ."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Fans of Steven F. Havill's Posadas County and Lisa Regan's Josie Quinn series will enjoy this fascinating and complex story set in small-town Missouri. "Balances well-developed characters and dry humor with a solid police procedural" - Library Journal Starred Review of Dangerous Consequences

When a hiker stumbles from the woods raving about a dead man, Sheriff Hank Worth launches a search. Near the infamous landmark of Murder Rocks - a Civil War era hideout for ambushers who robbed and killed passing travelers - they unearth two bodies and a skeleton.

Local legend says there's caches of stolen gold buried in the area. And - thanks to some recent nationwide publicity - the Ozark backwoods are now swarming with out-of-town treasure hunters, who have little concern for Hank's murder investigation. With the clock ticking, Hank must identify the victims . . . and the killer. But could the new pursuit of long-lost plunder really have led to multiple deaths?

Meanwhile, secrets uncovered in Hank's personal life are taking a toll. He and his wife are trying to bridge the painful gap that's widening daily. As it threatens to split them apart, Hank doesn't know what's tougher, murder or marriage. With both taking everything he has, all he does know is that old sins throw long shadows . . .

Review Quotes

Booth is a wonderful storyteller . . . and in Throwing Shadows, she's at the top of her game-- "Booklist"

A well-done police procedural whose historical background provides extra interest-- "Kirkus Reviews"

A fine novel-- "Booklist on Home Fires"

A pleasing procedural with thoughtful characters and enough plot twists to keep you guessing-- "Kirkus Reviews on Fatal Divisions"

An excellent procedural-- "Kirkus Reviewson Home Fires"

An outstanding police procedural that plunges readers into a community's nightmare. Readers of Steven F. Havill and Bill Crider will appreciate the novel's focus on small-town life and a local police force-- "Library Journal Starred Review of Home Fires"

Another fine entry in a series that deserves a much wider fan base-- "Booklist on Dangerous Consequences"

Balances well-developed characters and dry humor with a solid police procedural-- "Library Journal Starred Review of Dangerous Consequences"

Booth skillfully combines police procedural elements with a sharp focus on the families and professional lives of her protagonists. This superior regional series reliably entertains-- "Publishers Weekly on Fatal Divisions"

Compelling . . . it really feels like [Booth] is writing about real people and events-- "Booklist on Fatal Divisions"

Fascinating . . . Readers of Steven F. Havill's 'Posadas County' mysteries may want to try this series. A skillful, character-driven story-- "Library Journal Starred Review of Fatal Divisions"

Many moving parts ultimately reward the reader's attention-- "Kirkus Reviews on Dangerous Consequences"