Death by Accident (Sheriff Dan Rhodes Mysteries, No. 9)($23.22Value)

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Two men die mysteriously in a quiet Texas town--one explodes, and the other is found naked and face down in a remote swimming pool--and Sheriff Rhodes has to link the two before rumors take hold and panic reigns. In a great mix of Western and mystery, Sheriff Dan Rhodes investigates two very strange murders in Clearview, TX. A series addition (Winning Can Be Murder, LJ 4/1/96) that will leave fans crowing for more. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. This is the ninth novel featuring Texan Dan Rhodes, a small-town sheriff faced with big-city problems--in this case, two suspicious "accidental" deaths within two weeks, not to mention a squabble between two local historical societies that threatens to get nasty (and violent) at any moment. This is a gentle mystery more concerned with character and story than gunplay and tough-guy cliches. Rhodes is an appealing character, a quiet man surrounded by supporting cast members who are (unlike many supporting characters) as vivid as any real-life next-door neighbors. And it's a pleasure to watch him solve this case through intelligence, wit, and just a little bit of luck. Fans will definitely be satisfied, while readers new to the series will find this an excellent way to make Sheriff Rhodes' acquaintance. David Pitt Bill Crider serves as chair of the Division of English and Fine Arts at Alvin Community College.