When the young son of Albuquerque's Mayor is kidnapped, Detective David Temeke and his partner Malin Santiago are called to investigate. Meanwhile, a ten year enquiry into the murders of several young boys has gone cold. No witnesses, no suspect. Or so the police believe. But a mysterious phone call leads Temeke and Santiago to the remains of a young boy found near the ancient ruins of an Anasazi settlement. Is this a random act or the work of the serial killer? Drawn deeper into the wilderness by a man waging a war with his past, twelve year old boy-scout, Adam, must use everything he has learned to stay alive. Temeke and Santiago are pushed to the limit in the second book of this thrilling, fast-paced series set in New Mexico. Watch out for more from DetectiveTemeke and Malin Santiago 1. The 9th Hour 2. Night Eyes 3. Past Rites (coming October 2016) What impresses me most is the rich interplay between the detectives and the police. I never tire of reading these books. Paul Henderson Crime Fiction NM Northwest Area Command is bursting with activity as a serial killer is on the loose. A non-stop express ride, frantic, sensitive and utterly refreshing. Aaron Sanchez, Night Horse Reviews The Temeke series reminds me of a few old friends: some fawningly incompetent and some thoroughly decent and hard working. Temeke is an honest detective who just wants to get the job done. 23rd Avenue Literary Club 'Night Eyes' is evidence of an emerging, exceptional talent in contemporary crime fiction. Prepare to be transported to the dark and terrifying woodlands of New Mexico and get ready for some unexpected turns in the trails! Dr. Marco Storey, PhD in Narrative Theory & Criticism. Skillful, intelligent plotting and masterful writing. This is an author to follow and a book you simply must read. B.A. Morton, Author of Bedlam and Twisted. For book news and updates you may subscribe to Claire Stibbe's letter here Also by Claire Stibbe

When the ninth young girl falls into the clutches of a serial killer, maverick detective, David Temeke, faces a race against time to save her life. The Duke City Police Department in Albuquerque, New Mexico is no stranger to gruesome murders, but this new serial killer on their block keeps the body parts of his eight young victims as trophies and has a worrying obsession with the number 9. The suspect is incarcerated in the state's high security penitentiary but Unit Commander Hackett is faced with a dilemma when another teenage girl goes missing. Detective Temeke and his new partner, Malin Santiago, are sent to solve a baffling crime in the dense forests of New Mexico's Cimarron State Park. But time is running out. Can they unravel the mysteries of Norse legends and thwart the 9th Hour killer before he dismembers his next victim? This is the first in the Detective Temeke Crime series. 1. The 9th Hour 2. Night Eyes 3. Past Rites (coming October 2016) "Tense action and complex psychological motivation is woven into a wonderfully satisfying novel." Kristin Gleeson - Author of the Celtic Knot Series "An intense, superbly crafted reading experience. I guarantee you'll go on reading well past the ninth hour." Jim Pingelly, Kingdom Writing Solutions "Gripping, innovative, brutal and yet redemptive. This is crime fiction with a serrated edge and a brilliant sheen." Marco Storey, author and speaker "An assured page-turner that leads inexorably to a satisfying conclusion. I can't wait for Detective Temeke Book 2!" Jean Gill - The Troubadours Quartet