[Nora Abbott 01] • Height of Deception

In the remote mountains of Arizona, Nora Abbott’s husband has just been found dead.

These ancient lands hold a murderous secret. A rural town, filled with Native American history, is being torn apart by corporate interests and corruption. Nora Abbott is caught in the middle, struggling to keep her small business from going bankrupt.

But when Nora’s womanizing husband is murdered in cold blood, gossiping locals and law enforcement suspect she might be responsible. As allies become enemies and friends become suspects, Nora takes it upon herself to find out who really killed him.

But in this unforgiving terrain, the price of truth may be too steep...

Height of Deception is the first of the Nora Abbott mysteries.

What people are saying about Shannon Baker and HEIGHT OF DECEPTION:

★★★★★ “Height of Deception is the best book I've read this year.”

★★★★★ “I couldn't put the kindle down and stayed up until 3:30AM to finish it.”

★★★★★ “I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend this book and l look forward to the rest of the series.”

★★★★★ “Ms. Baker is an excellent writer, creating real life characters in totally believable circumstances. If you are fans of Sue Grafton or Sara Paretsky, this new series is for you.”

★★★★★ “If you like smart outdoorsy heroines as I do, you'll soon become a fan of Nora Abbott. It's always a special treat when you learn new things while you're being entertained and Height of Deception does both. Five stars!”

Recommended for mystery and thriller fans of James Patterson, C.J. Box, and J.D. Robb.