An Artifact of Death: 3 (Reverend Cici Gurule Mystery)

The prose is...sublimely concise. An exhilarating entry in a thoroughly enjoyable series. -- Kirkus Reviews A botched execution. A reverend on the run. Can she solve the mystery before shes caught in the crosshairs?Reverend Cici Gurule went to the sacred Chaco Canyon in search of a sign. Shes been offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in a megachurch but taking the position would mean abandoning her Southwestern home and the man shes grown to love as much more than a friend. Shes so caught up in her thoughts that she doesnt realize when she stumbles upon a group of heavily armed operatives on the verge of an execution.Soon Cicis dodging bullets and scaling mesas with the mysterious man she saved from certain death. With a little help from her twin sisters ghost and restless ancestral spirits they venture deeper into the maze-like rocky terrain. But her new companions deadly aim makes her wonder if she can afford to trust his side of the story.To make it out of the canyon alive Cici must unearth the true story behind the man and a sacred Navajo artifact before the next bloodshed on sacred ground is hers.An Artifact of Death is a standalone novel in a series of high-octane mystery thrillers. If you like fiery heroines who break the mold top-secret missions and colorful depictions of the American Southwest then youll love J. J. Cagneys action-packed adventure.