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Nate Ross #4
A Killing Way: A Nate Ross Novel
Nate Ross once again rides the Wild West of 1930s Hollywood when retired silent film star William S. Hart hires him to recover a valuable painting stolen from Hart's home and held for ransom. Trouble is, the art-napper’s a dead man—a B-Western day player killed in an on-set shooting the cops aren’t convinced was an accident. His death has caused bitter division among the movie cowboys, even between Nate’s pal Dusty and his business partner, Pooter.
To solve his own case, Nate’s forced to travel on the edge of an investigation he wants no part of, landing him in more hot water than usual with the L.A. police. And when Dusty’s shot in a burglary, Nate’s pulled in yet another direction as he looks for the culprit, with help from an unexpected source.
To solve his own case, Nate’s forced to travel on the edge of an investigation he wants no part of, landing him in more hot water than usual with the L.A. police. And when Dusty’s shot in a burglary, Nate’s pulled in yet another direction as he looks for the culprit, with help from an unexpected source.
162 pages, Paperback
Published August 20, 2024
About the author
J.R. Sanders
9 books18 followersAward-winning author J.R. Sanders is a native Midwesterner and longtime denizen of the L.A. suburbs.
His nonfiction articles appear in such periodicals as Law & Order and Wild West magazines. His books include Some Gave All, which gives true accounts of forgotten Old West lawmen killed in the line of duty.
J.R.’s first Nate Ross novel, Stardust Trail - a detective story set among the B-Western film productions of 1930s Hollywood - was a 2021 Spur Award Finalist (Best Western Historical Novel) and Silver Falchion Finalist (Best Investigator). His second Nate Ross novel, Dead-Bang Fall, won the 2023 Shamus Award (Best Original PI Paperback). The third novel, Bring the Night, was a 2024 Shamus Award Finalist (Best Original PI Paperback).
His nonfiction articles appear in such periodicals as Law & Order and Wild West magazines. His books include Some Gave All, which gives true accounts of forgotten Old West lawmen killed in the line of duty.
J.R.’s first Nate Ross novel, Stardust Trail - a detective story set among the B-Western film productions of 1930s Hollywood - was a 2021 Spur Award Finalist (Best Western Historical Novel) and Silver Falchion Finalist (Best Investigator). His second Nate Ross novel, Dead-Bang Fall, won the 2023 Shamus Award (Best Original PI Paperback). The third novel, Bring the Night, was a 2024 Shamus Award Finalist (Best Original PI Paperback).
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August 30, 2024
Nate Ross rides again! JR Sanders threads multiple events into a singular heist and investigation which invites you to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of classic Hollywood’s unsung heroes in the Cowboy players.
The read doesn’t overstay its welcome and moves at a good pace. The finale is clever, riding off into the sunset.
The read doesn’t overstay its welcome and moves at a good pace. The finale is clever, riding off into the sunset.
August 23, 2024
Outstanding!
J.R. is becoming familiar with his cast of characters and introducing more. He weaves them in and out of scenes and events as the story unfolds, one step at a time-just like the mysteries of days gone by.
I'm really enjoying the Nate Ross series, and although he shouldn't lose any sleep, I would like to see another tale soon. Please.
J.R. is becoming familiar with his cast of characters and introducing more. He weaves them in and out of scenes and events as the story unfolds, one step at a time-just like the mysteries of days gone by.
I'm really enjoying the Nate Ross series, and although he shouldn't lose any sleep, I would like to see another tale soon. Please.
May 7, 2025
When famed silent film cowboy William S. Hart hires Nate Ross, he is looking for a portrait that was recently stolen from his home. He even knows who stole it. The catch? The thief was killed in a suspicious accident that has deeply divided the community of cowboy actors. Can Nate navigate the controversy and find the painting?
Since I live in the town that William S. Hart called home, I got a kick out of seeing a couple places I know well show in this historical mystery. The plot and pacing were great, and I had a hard time putting down this PI novel. Speaking of being a PI novel, there is a little more content than I might normally read, but it was a small amount. The characters are good overall. A few could be stronger, but fans will be happy to spend more time with everyone. If you haven’t started this fun series yet, fix that today.
Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.
Since I live in the town that William S. Hart called home, I got a kick out of seeing a couple places I know well show in this historical mystery. The plot and pacing were great, and I had a hard time putting down this PI novel. Speaking of being a PI novel, there is a little more content than I might normally read, but it was a small amount. The characters are good overall. A few could be stronger, but fans will be happy to spend more time with everyone. If you haven’t started this fun series yet, fix that today.
Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.
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