Less Than a Moment (Posadas County Mysteries, 24)
Less Than a Moment (Posadas County Mysteries, 24) book cover

Less Than a Moment (Posadas County Mysteries, 24)

Paperback – March 17, 2020

Price
$10.38
Format
Paperback
Pages
304
Publisher
Poisoned Pen Press
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1492699095
Dimensions
5.5 x 0.76 x 8.5 inches
Weight
11.5 ounces

Description

"The Posadas County that Havill has created is so tangible, you feel that if you walked down its streets, you would be greeted by old friends." ― Bookreporter "Less Than A Moment reveals Posadas’ sense of small-town life through the conversations of multiple characters and by rolling them into the narrative, whether they’re related or unrelated to the crimes." ― Albuquerque Journal Steven F. Havill lives with his wife of fifty-three years, Kathleen, in New Mexico. He is the author of thirty-two novels, taught secondary schools for 25 years, and recently earned an AAS degree in gunsmithing.

Features & Highlights

  • No crime is forgiven, and no mistake overlooked in this new addition to the critically acclaimed Posadas County Mystery series…
  • When a developer shows up in Posadas County, the locals get nervous. The small town along the southern border of New Mexico has enjoyed a surge in visitors, jobs, and prosperity since rancher Miles Waddell opened an eco-friendly complex. But then the developer buys land just next door, with plans for a project that will threaten the county's newfound success.
  • Tension is at an all-time high when someone shoots up the newsroom―and then the developer is found dead at the base of a cliff. Sheriff Bob Torrez and Undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman know these events are all too convenient and bloody not to be connected.
  • With support from Bill Gastner―an old Western sheriff straight out of the movies―the partners dive into a heated investigation. But as the case gets personal, the two will have to untangle a web of convoluted evidence before the community turns on itself.
  • Readers of C. J. Box and Anne Hillerman will be riveted by this female protagonist thriller set in the rural, rugged Southwest. The newest of Steven F. Havill's Western mysteries and thrillers will lead you down trails of danger and deceit… But will one of these paths lead to justice?
  • "The Posadas County that Havill has created is so tangible, you feel that if you walked down its streets, you would be greeted by old friends."―
  • Bookreporter
  • "
  • Less Than A Moment
  • reveals Posadas' sense of small-town life through the conversations of multiple characters and by rolling them into the narrative, whether they're related or unrelated to the crimes."―
  • Albuquerque Journal

Customer Reviews

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Police procedural

This wasn’t my favorite book in the series. I felt like the author spent more time talking about Estelle’s family than he spent solving the murder. I prefer the older books in the series where there was more interplay between Estelle and Bill Gastner.
4 people found this helpful
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Another terrific book by Steven F. Havill

I have been reading and buying his books for years. I am a fan of the characters and his storyline. I think I will always miss Bill Gastner who retired from his job as a sheriff but was the main character for many of the books. He is my favorite. However, it has been fascinating to see Estella Reyes-Guzman, the new Undersheriff took over the job from Bill to develop along with her family. Do read this great series.
2 people found this helpful
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You can't go wrong with Steven F. Havill

The newspaper office is shot up, then a man who bought property next to NightZone is murdered. Bill Gastner is on the trail of an historic gun. Estelle's older son is home with his wife and new baby. Bobby is on the trail of the perpetrators of the two crimes, and the trail leads straight to young people of Posadas County. This series just gets better and better.
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Love these characters

My Havill readings have skipped a decade and a half in the lives of these characters but it’s easy to pick up where I left off. The ending to the mystery portion is not as much of a surprise as some others but remains satisfying. There’s nothing like a character driven backstory to keep readers returning.
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excellent series

hope there is at least one more to come
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Excellent author

Another awesome book
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Love it

I love all the books by this author. This book moved right along and it was pleasant reading!
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Quick and correct

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Great!

I love this author. I Read for the characters and location. Have the whole series and plan to reread.