The Desert's Share — Shannon Baker

A MURDERED AID WORKER. A POLITICAL FIRESTORM. AND A KILLER ON THE LOOSE. ...a lyrical page-turner with dialogue that crackles, a vivid understanding of the shades of justice, and a strong and complex female lead. Don't miss this one. -Jess Lourey, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Unspeakable Things When rookie agent Michaela Sanchez receives a tip from her sister that someone has gone missing in the Tucson desert, she thinks she's searching for a lost immigrant. What she finds is the murdered defendant of a high-profile local trial. Lacy Hollander was a humanitarian aid worker, on trial for harboring felons after she sheltered illegal border crossers. When a conflict erupts with a local vigilante group, her murder ignites a political firestorm. Concerned about her sister's involvement, and taking heat at home from her activist daughter, Michaela takes it upon herself to investigate. But repeated run-ins with the commander of the vigilante group and a series of escalating threats against aid workers make one thing clear. ...the violence hasn't ended with Lacy's death. There is a killer on the loose. And Michaela must untangle the mystery before he strikes again. Award-winning author Shannon Baker delivers a gripping new thriller set in the desert Southwest. The Desert's Share is perfect for fans of J.A. Jance, Nevada Barr, and Sue Grafton. _____________________________ ...unbelievably unique and timely. -Kimberly Charleston, Books Uplift _____________________________What readers are saying about Shannon Baker and THE DESERT'S SHARE: • ...danger, excitement, and mystery... • ...a thrilling crime novel that had me engrossed from the start. • ...Baker did an excellent job of keeping me enthralled from the start of this book to the satisfying conclusion.