Scent of Evil: A Joe Gunther Novel: 3 (Joe Gunther Mysteries) - Softcover

"At ease with the history and maverick social structure of his region, the author isn't afraid to look on its dark side. As rugged as those mountains in the background, this virile series should only last as long."

The New York Times Book Review

"Lots of cat-and-mouse suspense... enough twists and turns to keep the reader on the chair's edge."

Publisher's Weekly

When the body of a fast-living young stockbroker is found in a shallow grave, suspicion first falls on a cuckolded policeman. Lt. Joe Gunther investigates the increasingly bizarre details of the crime, but finds that he's too far behind events to prevent a second murder. Indeed, whoever is responsible always seems to be a few steps ahead, as if there's a leak on the force. Sweltering August heat does nothing to calm the increasingly agitated town selectmen, who demand results.