RED MESA

"Even readers unfamiliar with the Native American subgenre will be intrigued by the richly complex Ella and her fight to bring integrity to her work and personal life."
Connie Fletcher
Booklist Starred Review

"Once again, the intelligent and sensitive Ella Clah makes a terrific guide into a complex world where nothing is quite what is seems. RED MESA is an engrossing mystery as intricately woven as a fine Navajo rug. It kept me guessing to the end."
Margaret Coel
NY Times Bestselling Author of The Spirit Woman

"RED MESA is the 87th Precinct on an Indian reservation, a murder mystery laced with mysticism, politics, and social commentary. Navajo Special Investigator Ella Clah is a self confident and skilled detective who balances her professional duties with single motherhood and a fierce devotion to her people. She's a formidable heroine, and this time, she's facing her most difficult challenge yet."
Lee Goldberg
Edgar Nominated Executive Producer of Diagnosis Murder

"Mystery readers who like their murders solved by applied intelligence will love Ella Clah, the Thurlos tough, believable and brainy entry in the Sherlock Holmes field."
Tony Hillerman
MWA GRANDMASTER
NY Times Bestselling author

"The pace never slackens in DEATH WALKER by Aimée and David Thurlo. Navajo Special Investigator Ella Clah will enchant readers as she searches for a serial killer and faces down and old enemy. The authors know and love the Navajo world to the great benefit of their readers."
Carolyn G. Hart
Nationally bestselling author

"DEATH WALKER is a complex and satisfying mystery richly woven with Navajo culture and mysticism. Aimée and David Thurlo keep the plot moving at a fast and furious pace."
Tess Gerritsen
Author of Harvest
NY Times Bestselling author

"DEATH WALKER is suspenseful and appealing; an intriguing mystery set against--and deeply rooted in--a beautifully described Rez and the people who live there. I grew up in Flagstaff, near the reservation; I recognized the people in the Thurlos' pages at first glance."
DIANA GABALDON
NY Times Bestselling author

"Like Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee, Clah makes use of both her law enforcement training and her understanding of tribal traditions to investigate crime on the Navajo Reservation. Ella Clah is a tough, appealing, heroine, who faces personal conflict between professional duty and pride in her heritage."
Publishers Weekly on DEATH WALKER

"Young adults, especially those looking for strong females in contemporary settings will find Ella Clah and her assistant and cousin, Justine Goodluck, appealing examples. A fast paced intriguing novel."
School Library Journal

"Romantic and rich in the lore and mystery of the desert; there is a rare purity to SECOND SHADOW, and it is pure delight to read."
Dorothy Salisbury Davis
author of Black Sheep, White Lamb
GRANDMASTER MWA

"SECOND SHADOW is fascinating in every respect--a mystery of rising tension in a wonderful background and spiced with touches of both romance and the supernatural."
Roberta Gellis
author of Fires in Winter

"SECOND SHADOW is an insightful, suspenseful and fascinating tale highlighting both the cultural differences between people, and the basic tenants of human nature which make us all similar. A thoroughly engaging read!"
Romantic Times Magazine

"Fascinating! The Thurlo dedication shows in this suspenseful tale."
Susan Wiggs
Nationally bestselling author

"Readers of mysteries set in the Southwest will enjoy the female heroine and the suspense which builds effectively to the finale."
Library Journal

"An exceptional winner, blending Native American cultural insights with strong intrigue. Fans of Tony Hillerman with relish this: the mystery is tight and well done, the characters are involving and the added cultural conflicts are gripping."
The Bookwatch--Midwest Book Review

"The Thurlos [are] talented. Ella Clah is a complex, well-crafted character with both strengths and flaws that make her appealing to readers. The story [Death Walker] is steeped in authenticity. If Hillerman ever retires [the Thurlos] will be the obvious heirs apparent."
The Gazette Telegraph- Colorado Springs

"The ultra-sexy Blackhorse brothers will have every woman in America fantasizing about a visit to Four Winds, New Mexico."
JoAnn Ross
Nationally Bestselling romance author

"HER DESTINY is part of the Four Winds mini-series, a brilliant blending of romance, mysticism, and intrigue that showcase the magnificence of an Aimée Thurlo novel. To this reviewer, one can count on death, takes, and the magnificence of a "Four Winds" tale."
Painted Rock--Internet site

"Thanking Tony Hillerman for his help and inspiration, the Thurlos launch a promising mystery series set in the Southwest. Contrasting the high-tech and hyperrational methods of the FBI with the ritual world of the Navajo (Native witchcraft features prominently) the Thurlos ratchet up a lot of suspense. Throw away logic and enjoy!"
--Publishers Weekly-- starred review

"Racism and religious fanaticism make for strong villains in a promising suspense series debut by the Thurlos. The murderer is chosen believably. The real pleasure here is in the complex depiction of cultural conflict and assimilation."
--Kirkus

"The action moves swiftly in this well-written mystery. Highly recommended."
--Library Journal

"The Thurlos mix social commentary with plot-twisting suspense in a well-developed and unsentimental tale."
Publishers Weekly

"As always the Thurlos bring the reservation to life perhaps even more convincingly than Tony Hillerman does."
Kirkus

"This is a good choice where Hillerman fans abound. For all public libraries."
Library Journal

"The story starts with tremendous energy and never lets up. A book for fans of Tony Hillerman as well as readers who enjoy Nevada Barr's strong female characters."
School Library Journal

"It's a fascinating look at the clash between traditional and modern lifestyles along with enough action to keep the plot moving quickly."
The Ottowa Citizen - Ontario

"One of the best-told tales ever put out on the Harlequin Intrigue line. Fantastic plotting, real characters, and passion to spare."
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