SCOTT GRAHAM is the author of the acclaimed National Park Mystery series, featuring archaeologist Chuck Bender and Chuck's spouse, Janelle Ortega. In addition to the National Park Mystery series, Scott is the author of five nonfiction books, including Extreme Kids, winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. Scott is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys backpacking, river rafting, skiing, and mountaineering. He has made a living as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor, radio disk jockey, and coal-shoveling fireman on the steam-powered Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. He lives with his spouse, who is an emergency physician, in Durango, Colorado.
"Poignant and compelling. Descriptions of the landscape make the
desert come alive...Graham also captures the small moments in
family life." --REVIEWING THE EVIDENCE
"The oil and gas industry is juxtaposed against the beauty of
nature...a fascinating book." --MYSTERY SCENE MAGAZINE
"Archaeologist Chuck Bender's contract for preservation work in
Utah's Arches National Park is disrupted by a sudden death that
turns out to be only the first of several. Where will it all end?"
--KIRKUS REVIEWS
"Fans of Nevada Barr's Anna Pigeon series and readers of
environmental mysteries may appreciate this lush tale." --LIBRARY
JOURNAL
"Those interested in national parks and the environmental threats
to them will be rewarded." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Masterfully plotted in confident prose, Arches Enemy is not only
an adventurous and fascinating mystery you can't put down, it
delivers important insight on ancestral cultures and their sacred
lands. Only a truly gifted novelist is able to keep a reader
turning pages while imparting extensive knowledge about the people,
the landscape, and the park system. Scott Graham proves yet again
that he is one of the finest." --CHRISTINE CARBO, author of A Sharp
Solitude
"A winning blend of archaeology and intrigue, Graham's series turns
our national parks into places of equal parts beauty, mystery, and
danger." --EMILY LITTLEJOHN, author of Lost Lake
PRAISE FOR SCOTT GRAHAM'S NATIONAL PARK MYSTERY SERIES
"Engrossing... a glorious portrait of one of the most compelling
landscapes on earth. Graham clearly knows the territory. A topnotch
read."--WILLIAM KENT KRUEGER, New York Times bestselling author of
Sulfur Springs: A Cork O'Connor Mystery
"Filled with murder and mayhem, jealousy and good detective
work--an exciting, nonstop read."--ANNE HILLERMAN, New York Times
bestselling author of Cave of Bones
"One part mystery, one part mysticism, one part mayhem--and all
parts thrilling."--CRAIG JOHNSON, New York Times bestselling author
of Depth of Winter
"Along with archaeologist Chuck Bender, we experience the evocative
wonder and amoral beauty of the Grand Canyon while at the same time
learning the inside--and often frustrating--workings of a
contemporary national park. The omnipresence of the ancient Anasazi
civilization enriches the atmosphere"--C. J. BOX, New York Times
bestselling author of The Disappeared
"Graham has created a story [of] richness and depth....Graham's
comfort and familiarity with his subject make the story an
enjoyable read."--DURANGO HERALD
"Graham has created a beautifully balanced book, incorporating
intense action scenes, depth of characterization, realistic
landscapes, and historical perspective."--REVIEWING THE
EVIDENCE
"Graham's clever tale is tailor-made for those who prefer their
mysteries under blue skies."--KIRKUS REVIEWS
"This zippy tale uses lush descriptions of natural beauty and
twisted false leads to create an exciting, rewarding
puzzle."--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Description and dialogue balance to bring both the rounded
characters and the Rocky Mountain setting alive in this tale of
danger, death, and intrigue....Scott Graham has created a
satisfying and suspenseful adventure."--FOREWORD REVIEWS
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