Next book in the Posadas County Mystery Series "If you haven't yet discovered these wonderful mysteries, you are in for a treat!"―Anne Hillerman, New York Times bestselling author One blizzardy New Mexico night, Posadas County Deputy Pasquale picks up a toddler abandoned along the shoulder of State 56… And as more disturbing cases pile up, the Sheriff's Department find themselves caught in a dangerous web of deceit Deputy Pasquale is horrified, but it seems like a cut and dry case: the father is arrested, and that should be that. But when the man is later found murdered, it's clear something is afoot. Meanwhile, Undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman's search for a missing US Forest service range tech results in the discovery of a corpse on the county line. With one person still missing and two dead, it's clear there are dark powers at play. And the irony of so much wickedness at the holidays is not lost on anyone. The Sheriff's Department is stretched to its limits as its dedicated personnel juggle working cases and wrangling their own relationships and families. In this addition to the Posadas County Mysteries, family dynamics heighten the tension of a dangerous criminal case as Undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman and the whole department work to pull the right threads out of a tangle of seemingly small lies. And as harrowing details come to light, it becomes apparent that justice for all will prove elusive. Steven F. Havill's acclaimed series is: Perfect for fans of C.J. Box and Michael McGarrity - For readers who enjoy police procedurals and Southwest desert mysteries "Havill has again written an engrossing mystery that focuses on the people of Posada County and the intricate ways in which their personalities and lives intertwine." ― Anne Corey, Reviewing the Evidence "This compelling novel contrasts the loving family and community life shared by Reyes-Guzman and her retired mentor, Sheriff Bill Gastner, with the troubled lives led by victims and criminals in the county. Series devotees will eagerly welcome this latest installment." ― Library Journal "Havill’s irresistible 23rd mystery set in tiny Posadas County, N.Mex. combines a police procedural with a complex family saga…. Havill’s inviting world welcomes newcomers and keeps fans happily coming back for more." ― Publishers Weekly "Master of mystery Steven F. Havill accomplishes that rare and remarkable feat of making each book in his compelling series even better than the one that came before it. With meticulous attention to detail and a warm storytelling style, Havill transforms ordinary people into extraordinary. Evildoers, no matter how twisted and complex, don't stand a chance against hard-working Estella Reyes-Guzman and her legendary mentor Bill Gastner. If you haven't yet discovered these wonderful mysteries, you are in for a treat!" ― Anne Hillerman, New York Times bestselling author Steven F. Havill lives with his wife of fifty-three years, Kathleen, in New Mexico. He is the author of thirty-two novels, taught secondary schools for 25 years, and recently earned an AAS degree in gunsmithing. Lies Come Easy A Posadas County Mystery By Steven F. Havill Poisoned Pen Press Copyright © 2018 Steven F. Havill All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-4642-1033-4 CHAPTER 1 "Three ten, PCS." Dispatcher Ernie Wheeler's voice sounded vaguely mechanical over the radio. "Finally," Undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman said aloud. The dash clock announced eleven forty-five p.m. on the Friday three days before Christmas. The last call she'd taken was a lost dog report at 8:08 that same evening, resolved fifteen minutes later — the aging, deaf, and half-blind Jack Russell mix was found snoozing on a neighbor's pillowed porch swing after dining on two bowls of cat food. The "daring rescue" had earned Estelle a smothering hug from the elderly dog's invalid owner, Florence Atencio. The undersheriff had been sympathetic, since Fudgie the Jack Russell was Mrs. Atencio's truest companion. The Christmas season was hard enough on the lonely without a missing beloved pet. The swing shift she had been covering for Lieutenant Jackie Taber would end in a few minutes, but Estelle wasn't tired. Deputy Tom Pasquale had come on duty a half hour earlier for the graveyard shift and Estelle was confident that tiny Posadas County, New Mexico, was in safe hands. Like Mrs. Atencio, though, she could admit to being a bit lonely, and had no inclination to go home to an empty house. To avoid that earlier, she had volunteered to cover Jackie's swing shift when Jackie had taken a couple of days of leave to visit her ailing mother in Kansas City. Friday nights were potentially a showcase for less-than-attractive human behavior, but so far, the rare threat of snow that might bring a white Christmas had kept things quiet. She keyed the mike in response. "PCS, three ten." "Three ten, ten twenty-one, three oh four." "Ten four." Estelle took a moment to wonder why Deputy Pasqual