CRIME DELAYED: A Buck Taylor Novel 2019 Best Mystery Runner‑Up — Pacific Book Awards A chilling mystery buried beneath Aspen’s glittering surface… Aspen, Colorado—playground of the rich and famous, home to world‑class ski resorts, luxury chalets, and breathtaking mountain views. But when a respected wildlife ranger vanishes without a trace, the glamorous façade cracks wide open. Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Buck Taylor is called in, and what begins as a missing‑person search quickly spirals into one of the most disturbing homicide cases of his career. With the help of a seasoned tracker, Buck uncovers the ranger’s mutilated remains deep in the backcountry. But the horror doesn’t end there. Hidden in a remote mountain cave lie 15 mummified young women, murdered decades earlier by a predator who has somehow remained invisible—until now. As Buck and his team dig deeper, they uncover a deadly secret that threatens Aspen’s elite. And when the killer strikes again, panic ripples through the wealthy enclave. Someone is hunting in the shadows of Colorado’s most exclusive resort town… and Buck may already be in the crosshairs. Perfect for fans of gritty crime thrillers, cold‑case mysteries, and relentless investigative suspense. A gripping blend of Rocky Mountain noir, forensic intrigue, and high‑stakes cat‑and‑mouse tension. Why Readers Love Crime Delayed • A pulse‑pounding Colorado crime thriller that blends atmospheric mountain settings with a dark, twist‑driven mystery. • Long‑buried secrets and a decades‑old serial killer collide with a modern investigation, perfect for fans of cold‑case suspense. • A rugged, emotionally grounded hero—CBI Agent Buck Taylor—whose relentless pursuit of justice anchors the series. • Authentic law‑enforcement detail and forensic accuracy, ideal for readers who crave realism in their crime fiction. • A fast‑paced, character‑driven mystery set in Aspen’s world of wealth, privilege, and hidden danger. • Award‑recognized storytelling, named 2019 Best Mystery Runner‑Up by the Pacific Book Awards. If you enjoy: • Colorado crime thriller series • Aspen mystery novels with detectives • Rocky Mountain suspense books • Cold‑case serial killer thrillers • Investigative crime fiction with strong protagonists …then this Buck Taylor novel belongs on your shelf. A killer is stalking Aspen’s elite. Buck Taylor is the only one who can stop him—if he isn’t silenced first. Don’t wait. Dive into the mystery today and discover why readers can’t put this series down. Scroll up and grab your copy of CRIME DELAYED now! Crime Delayed: A Buck Taylor Novel by Chuck Morgan is a compelling crime novel set in Aspen, Colorado; a tale of murder and a gritty investigation, filled with twists and surprises that set the reader's heart racing. It all starts with a wildlife ranger who disappears in the mountains on the southern part of Aspen, Colorado. Now, Senior Agent Buck Taylor from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation takes on the case. What Agent Taylor and his team discover will be far worse than anything anyone could have expected. Now, he has to solve not only a murder case, but serial murders and kidnappings that have plagued Aspen for years. What makes the case even more complicated is that the kidnappers and killers will do everything to stop them, and the lives of many innocent people could be on the line. This crime novel reads like a great thriller. The writing is atmospheric, laced with vivid descriptions that capture the setting in great detail while allowing readers to follow the intensity of the action and the emotional and psychological depth of the story. Agent Buck Taylor is a character that readers will love. I enjoyed the fact that he isn't a superhero and that his humanity comes out neatly through the narrative. A man who suffers a serious emotional wound caused by the death of the woman he's loved all his life, he must deal with several issues at the same time. The supporting cast of characters is equally memorable and readers are compelled to follow them as they evolve through the story. Chuck Morgan is a master at storytelling and the simplicity and precision of the prose keep readers focused from the very beginning to the last page. Crime Delayed: A Buck Taylor Novel is a mesmerizing, on the-edge of-your-seat read for fans of sleuth and crime fiction. Reviewed by Divine Zape for Readers' Favorite Crime Delayed doesn't waste any time pulling readers right into the action. We jump into the case of the missing wildlife ranger, finding out right away that she is more than just missing. Taking place in the mountains of Aspen, a massive manhunt ensues for the missing ranger, and Agent Buck Taylor of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation volunteers to help. What he uncovers over the course of the story will leave the town, and everyone involved, shaken. Chuck Morgan has penned an impressive and compelling story filled with twists and turns that will unravel decades of