Synopses & Reviews
Review
“Mining interests and conservation forces clash in southern Utah in this absorbing whodunit from Norman (
The Commission)…A well-crafted plot with plenty of action, a likable hero with a checkered past, and a magnificent western setting make this one a winner.” –
Publishers Weekly of
On Deadly Ground "Fans will appreciate this deep thought provoking whodunit as Michael Norman entertains the reader yet also makes a strong case..." -- Midwest Book Review
Synopsis
Kanab, Utah is bitterly divided by the politics of land management. When environmentalist David Greenbriar is found dead, County Sheriff, Charley Sutter, seeks help from newly appointed Law Enforcement Ranger, J. D. Books. Books discovers that the victims widow has been having an affair with Lance Clayburn. Physical evidence links Clayburn to the killing. Books connects Greenbriars murder to a corrupt Kane County Sheriffs deputy and a Las Vegas business conglomerate with ties to organized crime. Enter Peter Deluca, a very dangerous mob contract killer, who will eliminate anyone who can link him or his employer to Greenbriars murder.
About the Author
Michael Norman lives in Salt Lake City with his wife, Diane, and their pit bull. He is a former police officer, state parole board member, and professor of criminal justice at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah.