One Man's Poison (Garth Ryland Mystery #7)
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- Synopsis
- Set in Oakalla, Wisconsin, shortly after a mild earthquake causes a tainted water supply, this Garth Ryland mystery puts the newspaperman on the trail of a missing father and five-year-old son. With the sometime help of the town sheriff, Ryland locates the boy (and the body of a missing judge), uncovers a cache of priceless Indian artifacts, and finds evidence of illegal dumping of toxic chemicals. Much of the important action occurs in a secret cave presumably opened up by the quake, but plenty of small-town scenes remain for filler. Solid, low-key, nongraphic, and mostly nonviolent fare for series followers. Garth Ryland operates a small town weekly newspaper and unofficially assists his friend, the sheriff, when situations disrupt the tranquility of their rural haven. As he investigates crimes, colorful characters are introduced, the landscape is appreciatively described and stories both tragic and triumphant unfold. You'll find the other books in the intriguingly plotted, minimally violent Garth Ryland Mystery series in the Bookshare library. Look for #1. The Last Laugh, #2. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie, #3. The Glory Hound, #4. hunting Ground, #5. Haunt of the Nightingale, #6. Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, #8. Dead Letter, #9. A Dragon Lives forever, #10. Cold Hearts and Gentle People, #11. Killing Frost, #12. Snow on the Roses, #13. He Who Waits, #14. The Lost Scout, #15. After The Petals Go, #16. Nothin' Short of Dyin', #17. Home Grown and #18. Cold Rain.
- Copyright:
- 1991
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 224 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780942637311
- Publisher:
- Dembner Books
- Date of Addition:
- 03/09/17
- Copyrighted By:
- John R. Riggs
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
- Submitted By:
- Evan Reese
- Proofread By:
- Lissi
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.