The Pumpkin Seed Massacre
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One of the victims, the powerful tribal governor, had made powerful enemies, and Ben suspects his murder was premeditatedābut that doesn't explain the insidious killer now stalking the innocent. Undaunted, Ben digs deep into the motives of power and greed to root out a killer whose deadly agenda is spiraling out of control.
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Praise for The Pumpkin Seed Massacre:
āā¦ a gripping novel.ā āTony Hillerman
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āThis is a wonderful book with loveable heroes.ā āLibrary Journal
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āā¦ Ben Pecosāraised far from New Mexicoās Tewa Puebloācould become as lasting a fictional presence as Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee.ā ā Chicago Tribune
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āSolid characters, fascinating atmosphere, and authentic settingāThe Pumpkin Seed Massacre is a book you will enjoy. Ben Pecos is a star in the detective firmament. I predict a big future for Susan Slater.ā ā Barbara DāAmato
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āSlaterās first novel holds the readerās interest with its brisk pace, well-rendered New Mexico landscape and challenging plot ā¦ [T]his promising first novel heralds a series to watch.ā āBooklist
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About the author
Kansas native Susan Slater lived in New Mexico for thirty-nine years and uses this enchanting Southwest setting for most of her mystery novels. Her Ben Pecos series reflects her extensive knowledge of the area and Native American tribal ways. As an educator, she directed the Six Sandoval Teacher Education Program for the All Indian Pueblo Council through the University of New Mexico. She taught creative writing for UNM and the University of Phoenix.
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The first in this highly acclaimed series, The Pumpkin Seed Massacre, reached Germanyās bestseller list shortly after its initial publication as a German translation. Original print versions of the first three titles were outstandingly reviewed in nationwide major media.
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In July, 2009, Susan made her first foray into womenās fiction with 0 to 60, a zany, all too true-to-life story of a woman dumped, and the book was immediately optioned by Hollywood.
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Now residing in Florida with her menagerie of dogs and canaries, Susan writes full time and stays busy in community theatre and other volunteer projects. Contact her by email: susan@susansslater.com
