Publication Date: June 30, 2021
Sheriff Lance Tallbear’s half-blood Apache heritage leaves him struggling to find his place in a world where neither white nor Indian wants or readily accepts him. He faces the world his shaman father turned away from and acknowledges the one his shaman grandfather prays he’ll return to.
Tallbear’s new case uncovers a mysterious plane wreck discovered in the Superstition Mountains that turns out to stir both his life decisions and ultimate direction. Along with his troubled FBI partner, Brad Hanley, they face a myriad of obstacles in their journey to the truth.
The skeletons at the site hold the clues to not only who the killers were but also why the people died. Tallbear quickly find the crash site hides a deadly secret that reaches out of the distant past to threaten the lives of all who seek it. He will need to use all his skills and experience to discover the answers and stay alive.
Sheriff Lance Tallbear investigates a plane wreck with human remains in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains, setting the stage for a twisty mystery.
Regardless of the Consequences serves as the first installment in the Lance Tallbear series by L.D. Lauritzen. It’s a well-developed story full of interesting angles. Trying to determine how the plane and its occupants ended up crashing proves challenging.
It’s not every day governmental alphabet agencies storm in and try to take over what appears to be a local murder case. With the clock ticking, Lance has to put the pieces together before the case is yanked.
FBI Agent Brad Hanley knows how to work with others, unlike his CIA counterpart. He serves as an essential part of the investigation as he and Lance uncover secrets others want to stay buried.
Lance’s Native American heritage enhances the depth of the storyline, especially to offset the challenges he and Brad face. The end result is a fascinating mystery tied to the past.
Regardless of the Consequences tells the story of two men determined to find out the truth surrounding a plane crash and the two bodies found inside.
I’m a retired agriculture teacher and storyteller that wanders the southwest writing short stories, mysteries, and westerns. I pursue interesting people, tales, and places that mirror our past and give us a vision of tomorrow.
I want to thank Amy for giving my work such an outstanding review without giving away any of the key elements. I wish every reader would leave references to the things that stir them to read a book.