Prepare to be captivated by The Wisdom of Rain: An Ana Orozco Mystery, the absorbing first entry in the Sierra Hills Mysteries crime series, penned by debut author Linsey Hackett. With her deft storytelling style and expertly crafted characters, Hackett draws readers into the world of Corporal Ana Orozco, a young officer working in Northen California’s scenic, history-rich, and wildfire-plagued Sierra Nevada foothills.
In the series opener, Ana cruises a lonely canyon road late one night, searching for a vehicle that reportedly plunged into the riverbed below. Soon, however, she finds hrself embroiled in intertwined mysteries, including a missing-person search, a kidnapping, a murder, a sixteen-year-old suspicious-death case, and a shocking discovery in her own department. At the heart of it all is a brutal narcotics network that has gained a foothold in her beloved El Cedro County, corrupting everything and everyone it touches. Ana must race against time to find the answers and bring justice to those who deserve it.
Aiding her investigations are colorful characters who will recur throughout the series, characters as individualistic and tough-minded as the pioneers who settled the foothills. Her handsome superior officer, Captain Ed Givens. Taciturn rancher-turned-Sheriff Micah Starkey. Eccentric independent gold miner Silas Tuttle. Crusty Coroner Theo McCorn. And Mari Orozco, Ana’s mother, a modern pioneer who came to America as a bride from Spain’s Basque country.
And there’s the kidnapping victim herself, a mysterious young woman who, for reasons of her own, works with Ana from the shadows to bring her tormentors to justice.
In The Wisdom of Rain, Linsey Hackett delivers a roller-coaster of suspense and shocking twists that will keep readers captivated and involved to the final page. As Ana Orozco weaves together seemingly unrelated cases, she must navigate treacherous terrain, uncover hidden motives, and confront devastating revelations about those she trusts most — including herself.
Hackett’s vivid portrayal of Ana Orozco brings a unique blend of strength and vulnerability to the page. Ana is seen not as a superhero, but as a young woman whose heart and compassion are as keen as her resolve to bring bad actors to justice. Readers will find themselves drawn to her tenacity and will become emotionally invested in her journey.
As an added bonus, Hackett vividly evokes the scenery of the Sierra Nevada foothills, making lost mines, abandoned quarries, river canyons, and quaint towns with Gold Rush era names seem like characters in the tale. And looming ever-present in the background is the growing threat of wildfire.
Linsey Hackett’s The Wisdom of Rain: An Ana Orozco Mystery promises an engrossing reading experience for anyone seeking a gripping mystery with unexpected twists. The story intricately weaves together elements of crime, family, and the search for truth, making it a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense.
The book is available exclusively at Amazon.com.
And watch for the next installment, Burnover!, due out at the end of the year.
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