But Why Shoot the Magistrate? (MacLaren Yarbrough Mysteries)

For those interested in police procedural work and how small town law enforcement operates,along with the politics involved, there is no better series. Rich in geographical detail; I like to keep a roadmap of the North Eastern states beside me as I trace Joe Gunther's travels around the area, invetigating and running down clues,in this case strange killings linked to hazardous waste. This is the tenth entry in the series and... Read Full Review

By far, one of my favorite Archer Mayor novels. I really liked the clash of politics and law enforcement in this great book. It is the pinacle of the Joe Gunther series, and offers a different mind set as a valid explanation on how things can change for better or worse. This book was a huge step into a new frontier for Mayor and his fans. I highly reccomend this for a cold, winter night. It really makes you want to turn the... Read Full Review

Even before I open it,I knew this book would be another winner. What a treat to see this talented writer finally begin to get the notice he so richly deserves. The three Cambrige (MA) bookstores I called were already sold out. If you haven't had the pleasure of reading this series, start with the first one and look forward to countless hours of enjoyment.

A meticulously crafted story with no editorial glitches,(misspellings, improper verb tenses, erroneous factual imformation, etc.)that detract from the story line. As an avid mystery reader, mostly police procedurals, I am aware of many authors who either must have poor editoral staff or are in too much of a hurry to get their next character installment into the stores to be accurate. As a loyal Mayor fan, from Joe Gunther's... Read Full Review

In Brattleboro, Vermont, the train decapitated a homeless person. At least his ragged outer attire makes the deceased appear to be a vagrant. However, Police Lieutenant Joe Gunther has some doubts as the dead person wore clean underwear and his body has toxic sores all over it. Witnesses claim that three men left the victim by the tracks. As Joe digs into the train incident, a brutal double murder occurs. Joe sees... Read Full Review