Death in the Valley
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In the hottest place on earth, every breath could be your last.
When the body of a young woman is found on The Racetrack—one of Death Valley’s most isolated and unforgiving locations—Special Agent Emme Helliwell is called to investigate. With her division facing devastating budget cuts, failure isn't an option—and neither is letting her personal life interfere with the case.
At first, the case looks simple: a deadbeat boyfriend, a successful girlfriend, a brutal end. But as Emme digs deeper, the facts refuse to fit. Instead, she uncovers a deadly web of drug traffickers, corporate corruption, and a plot that reaches far beyond a single murder.
Now Emme must navigate blistering desert heat, ruthless enemies, and impossible choices as she races to stop a conspiracy capable of inflicting catastrophic damage on the very parks she’s sworn to protect.
Perfect for fans of C. J. Box, Nevada Barr, Paul Doiron, and Jane Harper, this fast-paced National Park thriller combines a gripping murder investigation with unforgettable wilderness, relentless suspense, and high-stakes action.
Praise
Praise for the National Park Mystery Series
“A unique and binge-worthy thriller. Set in the simultaneously beautiful and terrifying terrain of a national park, A Murder in Zion is both a page turner and a nuanced tale of how family and career can tear us apart and also fortify us in unexpected ways. The best kind of story. I can’t wait to read the next installment of the Agent Emmeline Helliwell series.” —Danielle Girard, USA Today best-selling author
“Against the stunning backdrop of southern Utah, Maggi unspools an intricate whodunit with a memorable cast whom readers will hope to meet again. It’s a winner.” —Publishers Weekly
“Stunning scenery and romantic tensions combine in a ripped-from-the-headlines mystery.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A tense, twisty page-turner that begins with a blast from Old Faithful, simmering like the super volcano under Yellowstone until the eruptive conclusion . . . a gripping one-sit read.” —Paula Munier, USA Today best-selling author of the Mercy Carr mysteries
