A CLUE LEFT HANGING (A Slade & Malone Mystery)

A Clue Left Hanging One reader said that A Clue Left Hanging is “a wonderfully crafted blend of rugged atmosphere, character chemistry, and classic mystery suspense. . . .You brought the Smoky Mountains to life with such vivid authenticity that I felt like I was hiking alongside Bronco Slade and Abby Malone myself.”

The dynamic between Slade and Malone is one of easy chemistry, mixed with the tension of their investigative work, adding a refreshing twist to the traditional whodunit. The contrast between their love of the outdoors and the dark, unsettling mystery surrounding an Olympic gold medalist’s death creates an engaging juxtaposition. The book presents a perfect mystery balance—an unexpected crime, a tight cast of suspects, and enough scattered clues to keep readers second-guessing through every chapter. A retired Special Forces operative paired with a sharp, capable partner who can match him stride for stride is a team readers can immediately invest in, not just for their skill, but for the subtle emotional undercurrent that hints they may grow closer as the series continues.

Readers of C.J. Box, Blair Howard, and Nevada Barr will find themselves right at home, while still sensing the originality and voice that make this story stand on its own.