Can somebody help me out? Who's the author whose character is an eccentric Texas (?) Lawyer who limps and wears a cowboy hat, plus a long suffering woman assistant who was a recent college graduate? Hope you can help because I'm going crazy wracking my brains.

Just finished Lynda La Plante's "Cold Blood," and enjoyed the ride. PI Lorraine Page is a gutsy, struggling gal who has more things going against her than she'll ever have going for her. She uses instinct, common sense, and chutzpah to get the answers she needs and the leads that are essential to her solving the case. I sympathized, loathed, and laughed with the other characters in the book, which for me signals a good read. I didn't realize until after I read the book that she also authored "Prime Suspect," which although I haven't read, I did see the PBS mini series which was excellent, so I guess "Cold Blood" being good was a no-brainer. Hope others of you have a chance to read it. It is out in paperback.

Other authors who use Southwest settings: Satterthwaite's (can't remember first name) Joshua Croft series, Sarah Lovett and J.A. Jance.

I have read all of Judith McNaught's books (except her last two) at least three times. I have never been so disappointed in my life as when I bought those and read them, they would have been ok if I didn't know they were hers. They do not compare with Kingdom of dreams , Whitney my love and all her others. I hope that what ever has happened to make this change in her writing is gone soon.

Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Since this is my first try at a mystery, I was a little apprehensive. Your approval means a lot! It's nice to know I accomplished what I set out to do.

I agreed completely with your evaluation. An avid fan of Ms. Barr's other books, I struggled and struggled and finally gave up and didn't finish this one. I even forgot to check to see whether Molly made it or not. I hope that Nevada returns to the rural locale's that we all enjoyed, and introduces some happiness into Anna's life, as well as the breath-taking excitement that set her mysteries apart. How about a visit to Zion, where tourists brave narrow canyons to trek up water filled canyons? Or some of the southwest locales where native peoples traditions could be included? A happy ending for one of her gay or lesbian friends would be nice too!

Compelling reading! Hooked immediately! I was so excited to find a follow-up to The Bone Collector! The characters are wonderful and the suspense riveting! I turned the ringer off my phone so I could read at night! I didn't want the story to be finished. I usually only purchase used books, but when I chanced upon this newest title written by Jeffery Deaver, money was no object! I want more!

I agree with you 100%!! Ramses' unrequited love for Nefret really makes his character real. This was one of my favorite books about Amelia and her family.

Wow, you're right, this one was terrific! I really thought the last few Davenport novels were getting too predictable but Clara Rinker is a great character. It was odd sometimes to be rooting for a hitman (woman?), but it was great to see Lucas Davenport challenged by such a crafty woman.