Grand Canyon Sacrifice

Description: In this special tenth anniversary edition of the first book in the National Park Mystery Series, Grand Canyon Sacrifice brings the rugged beauty and ongoing cultural fissures of the West vividly to life.

"A riveting mystery...Graham takes readers intimately into the setting, his knowledge of the places he writes about apparent at every turn."

--DURANGO TELEGRAPH

It should have been a perfect trip for archaeologist Chuck Bender: stunning western landscapes, quality time with his new family, and a paid gig doing survey work for Grand Canyon National Park. Still reeling from a whirlwind romance and adjusting to life with two young stepdaughters, Chuck stumbles into a deadly struggle that forces him to reckon with his past as he suddenly faces every parent's worst nightmare: a missing child.

Review Quotes: "Grand Canyon Sacrifice delivers it all and then some."

--MARGARET COEL, New York Times bestselling author

"A terrific debut novel. Along with archaeologist Chuck Bender, we experience the evocative wonder and amoral beauty of the Grand Canyon."

--C.J. BOX, New York Times bestselling author

"Scott Graham delivers a glorious portrait of one of the most compelling landscapes on earth, a place that can kill just as easily as it thrills. This is a topnotch read."

--WILLIAM KENT KRUEGER, New York Times bestselling author

"A riveting mystery... Graham takes readers intimately into the setting, his knowledge of the places he writes about apparent at every turn."

--DURANGO TELEGRAPH

"This riveting series debut showcases Graham's love of nature and archaeology, simultaneously interjecting some serious excitement."

--LIBRARY JOURNAL

"A gripping tale of kidnapping and murder."

--ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL

"As unpredictable and twisty as a switchback trail plummeting into its depths, Graham's thriller sucks you into the mysteries of the canyon and the story of an unsuspecting family whose lives will never be the same."
--TED BOTHA, The Girl With the Crooked Nose

"Only the best novelists have the gift of propelling readers into the middle of artfully crafted adventures... Scott Graham once again proves he belongs in the very first rank."
--JEFF GUINN, New York Times bestselling author

"Get ready for a leave-you-breathless high country southwestern adventure."

--MICHAEL McGARRITY, New York Times bestselling author

"One part mystery, one part mysticism, one part mayhem--and all parts exciting."

--CRAIG JOHNSON, New York Times bestselling author

"Taut, smart, and propulsive."

--NINA DE GRAMONT, New York Times bestselling author

"Filled with murder and mayhem, jealousy and good detective work--an exciting, nonstop read."

--ANNE HILLERMAN, New York Times bestselling author

"Thrills, spills, and an insidiously vindictive killer... A breathtaking ride."

--KEVIN FEDARKO, New York Times bestselling author

"Lush descriptions of natural beauty and twisted false leads create an exciting, rewarding puzzle."

--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"As always, the highlight of Graham's National Park Mystery Series is his extensive knowledge of the parks system, its lands, and its people."

--KIRKUS REVIEWS

"Scott Graham has created a satisfying and suspenseful adventure."

--FOREWORD REVIEWS

"Scott Graham's ability to blend thrilling mystery and environmental suspense is unparalleled in the genre, and mystery readers new to his work will delight in protagonist Chuck Bender, a perfect blend of Miss Marple and Indiana Jones. A propulsive, page-turning murder mystery with an environmental cold case at its core."

--MOLLY IMBER, Maria's Bookshop

"A winning blend of archaeology and intrigue, Graham's series turns our national parks into places of equal parts beauty, mystery, and danger."

--EMILY LITTLEJOHN, Lost Lake

"Graham has a true talent for allowing his readers to feel almost as if they were trekking the park themselves."

--MYSTERY SCENE MAGAZINE

"A stunning national park, enchanting local lore, and fascinating archaeology... Scott Graham's latest standout thriller is as full of twists and turns as a mountain road."

--C. C. HARRISON, Death by G-String: A Coyote Canyon Mystery

"With Scott Graham at the wheel, you know you're in for a rewarding ride."

--MARK STEVENS, The Fireballer

"A multilevel mystery that plumbs the emotions of greed and jealousy."

--THE DURANGO HERALD

"A satisfying page-turner that will not be easy to set aside."

--THE UTAH REVIEW

"Graham has pulled off yet another storytelling feat: a whodunit in the tradition of Agatha Christie and Ellery Queen. Touching on themes both new and familiar to his work--family, immigration, the uniquely complicated history of the land at its core--this is a sleek mystery brimming with heart and powered by rocket fuel."

--C. MATTHEW SMITH, Twentymile

"With sweeping landscapes, engaging characters, and a twisted plot... a must-read mystery that's hard to set down."

--MARGARET MIZUSHIMA, the Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries

"An extraordinary ride! You know when a reader says they couldn't put the book down? [This] is one of those rare books... a tour de force."

--WIN BLEVINS, New York Times bestselling author

"Only a truly gifted novelist is able to keep a reader turning pages while imparting extensive knowledge about the people, the landscape, and the park system. Scott Graham proves yet again that he is one of the finest."

--CHRISTINE CARBO, the Glacier Mysteries