South Phoenix Rules (David Mapstone Mysteries)

South Phoenix Rules (David Mapstone Mysteries) by Talton, Jon. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781590588147.

A handsome young New York professor comes to Phoenix to research his new book. But when hes brutally murdered, police connect him to one of the worlds most deadly drug cartels. This shouldnt be a case for historian-turned-deputy David Mapstone - except the victim has been dating Davids sister-in-law Robin and now shes a target, too. Davids wife Lindsey is in Washington with an elite anti-cyber terror unit and she makes one demand of him: protect Robin. This wont be an easy job with the city police suspicious of Robin and trying to pressure her. With the sheriffs office in turmoil, David is even more of an outsider. And the gangsters are able to outgun and outspend law enforcement. It doesnt help that David and Lindseys long-distance marriage is under strain. But the danger is real and growing. To save Robin, David must leave his stack of historic crimes and plunge into the savage today world of smuggling - people, drugs, and guns - in Phoenix. Arizonas "History Shamus" returns in South Phoenix Rules. Its the most gripping and personal David Mapstone Mystery yet.