The Lena Jones Mysteries
Desert Noir, Betty Webb
Desert Wives, Betty Webb
Desert Shadows, Betty Webb
Desert Noir - The murder of a Scottsdale art dealer leads Arizona P.I. Lena Jones to South Phoenix’s barrio, and the Apache Indian Reservation. “A must-read for any fan of the modern female P.I. novel.” Publishers Weekly
Desert Wives - P.I. Lena Jones helps a 13-year-old “spiritual wife” of an elderly polygamist prophet escape from his cult. “If Betty Webb had gone undercover and written Desert Wives as a piece of investigative journalism, she’d probably be up for a Pulitzer.” The New York Times
Desert Shadows - Racism sells like hotcakes at an infamous publishing house. “Lena makes a refreshing heroine; being raised by nine different foster families gives her unusual depth. Solid series fair.” Booklist
Desert Run, Betty Webb
Desert Cut, Betty Webb
Desert Lost, Betty Webb
Desert Run – A former U-Boat commander is found beaten to death near the remains of an infamous WWII German POW camp in Phoenix. “This thought-provoking novel is a gem.” The Denver Post
Desert Cut – When an ancient custom leads to a young girl’s death, Lena risks everything to keep other young girls safe. “A compelling story that will appeal to a broad range of mystery readers.” Booklist, starred review
Desert Lost – P.I. Lena Jones learns that polygamy doesn’t only victimize young girls, it victimizes young boys, too. “Richly researched and reeking with authenticity—a wicked exposé.” Paul Giblin, winner of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Journalism
Desert Wind, Betty Webb
Desert Rage, Betty Webb
Desert Vengeance Betty Webb
Desert Wind – Decades of A-bomb testing in the Southwest end in murder. “Webb pulls no punches in exploring another human rights issue in her excellent seventh mystery series starring Arizona PI Lena Jones.” Publishers Weekly, starred review.
Desert Rage –Arizona’s official executioner has died, but not by natural causes. Lena investigates this controversial case. “[Desert Rage] is particularly sensitive to the issues of foster children and what really makes a mother.” Booklist
Desert Vengeance – When a convicted serial pedophile is freed from prison on a technicality, Lena delivers her own kind of justice. “Webb, no stranger to hot-button issues, takes on child molestation in a page-turner that presents bother her flawed heroine and the reader with plenty of challenges to their moral codes.” Kirkus Reviews
Desert Redemption, Betty Webb
The Final Book in the Lena Jones Series!!
Desert Redemption – Harold Slow Horse, one of Arizona’s leading artists [sets] Lena on a trail that leads her at long last to answers about her troubled past. Electrifying.” Publishers Weekly
The Gunn Zoo Series
The Anteater of Death, Betty Webb
The Koala of Death, Betty Webb
the Llama of Death, Betty Webb
The Anteater of Death – “A wicked sense of humor in a book that can only be described as High Society Meets Zoo Quest.” Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author.
The Koala of Death – “An amateur sleuth with a wealthy background and a great deal of zoological knowledge and brain power… Teddy’s adventures will appeal to fans of animal-themed cozies.” Library Journal
The Llama of Death – At the local Renaissance Faire, Teddy finds the minister who plays “Shakespeare” dead in the llama corral. “Animal lore and human foibles spiced with a hint of evil test Teddy’s patience and crime-solving in this appealing cozy.” Publishers Weekly
The Otter of Death, Betty Webb
The Puffin of Death, Betty Webb
The Koala of Death, Betty Webb
The Otter of Death – While examining some timely social issues, Webb also delivers lots of edifying information on the animal kingdom in an entry sure to please fans and newcomers alike.” Publishers Weekly
The Puffin of Death – When Teddy arrives in Iceland to pick up an orphaned polar bear cub, she helps solves the murder of an American tourist. “The exotic locale, the animal lore, and a nice overlay of Icelandic culture and tradition provide an enticing frame story for this solid mystery.” Publishers Weekly
The Panda of Death – “Jealousy, crafty zoo critters, and unintended consequences wrapped in an often-humorous mystery full of quirky characters.” Kirkus Reviews
The Paris Series
Lost in Paris, Betty Webb
The Clock Struck Murder, Betty Webb