A Lonesome Place for Dying by Nolan Chase Perfect introduction to a new series…if indeed this IS a new series… This story is filled with small town people doing their best, and their worst, every single day of their lives. Ethan Brand, new on the job as police chief, is faced with a murder to solve. Will those he worked with and now is in charge of treat him with respect? Will he be able to live up to the job? How many will be against him and who will stand with him? What I liked: * Ethan Brand: ex-Marine, wounded in battle, fifteen years a policeman, just became police chief, separated from his wife and two sons who live on the East Coast, cool, calm, lethal, romantic, thoughtful, a good man with a few flaws – intriguing – would like to learn more about him * The small-town community with all the typical issues to be faced by the police in such a town * The police procedural aspects of the murder mystery and the way clues were unearthed * That the characters felt believable and there were some I began to care about and would like to know more about * Ethan’s ability to understand, do what is right, and help those he can – he has a big heart * The hired assassin’s part in the story and wondering if he might show up in the future * Wondering how Ethan will settle into being Police Chief and if he will find people to spend time with socially if this is a series * The plot, pacing, setting, and writing * That the case was wrapped up – no cliffhanger * Finding out that this author also writes under the name Sam Wiebe What I didn’t like: * Who and what I was meant not to like * Thinking about how evil some of the characters were and how willing they were to commit the crimes they did Did I enjoy this book? Yes Would I read more by this author? Yes Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC – This is my honest review. 4-5 Stars (read less)

A Lonesome Place for Dying by Nolan Chase Perfect introduction to a new series…if indeed this IS a new series… This story is filled with small town people doing their best, and their worst, every single day of their lives. Ethan Brand, new on the job as police chief, is faced with a murder to solve. Will those he worked with and now is in charge of treat him with respect? Will he be able (read more)