Strike Dog Hardcover - 2007

From the rear cover

"Taut and assured writing that hooked me from the start. Every word builds toward the ending, and along the way some of the writing took my breath away as Heywood reveals his love of the land and makes the country Grady Service moves through in the way I imagine a great painter works. I'm an instant fan. I can't wait for the next one. This is a writer and a series to catch on to." --Kirk Russell, author of Deadgame"Heywood just keeps getting better. His colorful, unpredictable, and compelling characters--and the backwoods and backwaters where they live--come vividly to life in this rollicking yarn. Strike Dog is a page-turner in the grand tradition."--Jerry Dennis, author of The Living Great Lakes"Heywood details his mystery with deftly presented facts that take the reader on an exciting ride down the rocky roads of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In a chase that begins with a knockout punch in the first page, Heywood doesn't let up. With richly developed characters, an intricately woven plot, and an undercurrent of humor, Strike Dog will hook you right from the start. Don't miss this one."--Sue Harrison, author of Mother Earth Father SkyIn praise of the Woods Cop Mystery series: "Top-notch action scenes, engaging characters both major and minor, masterful dialogue, and a passionate sense of place make this a fine series."--Publishers Weekly, for Chasing a Blond Moon"Blue Wolf in Green Fire has enough plot threads for two or three books, but author Heywood handles them with aplomb, bringing them all together in an exciting and surprising climax that ties up every loose end in a satisfying manner."--The Grand Rapids Press"Crisp writing, great scenery, quirky characters, and an absorbing plot add to the appeal of the memorable first entry in a promised series of Woods Cop mysteries."--Wall Street Journal, for Ice Hunter

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Citations

• Kirkus Reviews, 07/01/2007, Page 634
• Library Journal, 07/01/2007, Page 59
• Publishers Weekly, 06/25/2007, Page 37