Mystery set in the High Sierra

[balzaccom]

Not sure if this should be in the campfire, or the literature section...

I am delighted that Val de Grace books is releasing my series of mystery novels set in the High Sierra--first book is out June 15.

here's what they say about it: Paul Wagner has combined his love of story-telling with his love of the Sierra to write a mystery novel, Danger: Falling Rocks, featuring ranger Dan Courtwright. It’s fun, exciting, and a great choice for summer reading, whether you are on a trip, or just enjoying a stay-cation. Highly recommended!

https://www.amazon.com/Danger-Falling-R ... 461&sr=8-1


But don’t take our word for it—here are a couple of other opinions:
“Danger: Falling Rocks” gives us a vibrant feel of the high Sierra, a charming new mystery hero, and an engaging, fast-moving mystery written with energy and a nice touch of wit. Paul Wagner’s love of the outdoors and his experience hiking and camping takes readers right into the mountains. The zippy writing keeps the story moving along the Sierra trails, through the lineup of interesting, quirky characters, and down the winding mystery path until the satisfying end. It’s a great summer read, whether or not you can find your way into the wilderness.”
-- Rick Kushman, best-selling NY Times author and co-host of Bottle Talk from Cap Radio in Sacramento

“It is an enjoyable read and reflects a lifestyle that not many people are blessed to lead. As a practitioner of this way of life and a pursuer of wilderness settings, this reading has my seal of approval.”
-- Chip Morrill, ex-US Forest Service Wilderness Ranger and White-Water Guide



“Paul Wagner is not only one of the great wine educators and wine story tellers in the world, now he is telling his stories in his new mystery novels. Can’t put the book down!!”

--Brian Murphy, President, Wine Cruise Club, Expedia Cruise Ship Centers



If you want a signed copy, PM me and we'll work it out somehow...

[ClaireT]

Sounds like a book I would very much enjoy reading! I see it is available in paperback. Do you know if it will also be available as an ebook?

[mschnaidt]

PM sent! I would love to read this book!

[balzaccom]

Hi Claire. I don't think there's an version yet, but it should be in the works. Release date in june 15...so still a few days to wait.

[mschnaidt]

I'm on chapter 3... Liking it a lot so far.

[balzaccom]

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You got a pre-release copy. I PM'd you...

[mschnaidt]

Balzaccom, I've been intrigued by the cover photo. I'm guessing it's a location in Emigrant Wilderness? Is it at Middle Lewis Lake?

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[balzaccom]

Good guess...but no. It's actually part of Boundary Lake--so not far from Emigrant Wilderness. Each of the mysteries features a photo taken in the Sierra...

Now that you mention it, I should have created a contest for people to guess where the photo was taken!

[mschnaidt]

Missed it by that much... A contest would be fun!

How many books will there be in the series? Or do you know yet?

[balzaccom]

There are a total of four that are written and approved for publishing. Then we'll see. i have another two in the works, but they are both far from finished....