The Right Side of Wrong (Texas Red River Mysteries Book 3)

In 1965 Constable Cody Parker's frightening dreams of gathering storm clouds for the tight-knit Parker family from Center Springs, Texas, proved accurate. Cody is ambushed and nearly killed on a lonely country road during an unusually heavy snowfall. With that attack, the locals fear that a disturbed murderer "the Skinner" has returned to their community.While his nephew recovers, Constable Ned Parker struggles to connect a seemingly unrelated series of murders. As the summer of 1966 approaches, rock and roll evolves to reflect the increasing unrest in the country, and the people of northeast Texas wonder why their once-peaceful community has suddenly become a dangerous place to live. Ned's preteen grandchildren, Top and Pepper, are underfoot at every turn. The two lawmen, along with the Deputy John Washington, cross paths with many colorful citizens, including cranky old Judge O. C. Rains; the jittery farmer Isaac Reader; and the Wilson boys, Ty Cobb and Jimmy Foxx. And then there's the arrival in their small community of a mysterious old man named Tom Bell.Now recovered, Cody decides to follow his main suspect across the Rio Grande and into Mexico. Ned understands that to save his nephew, he will have to cross more than a river - he will have to cross over to the right side of wrong. Praise for The Right Side of Wrong... "A gritty, dark, and suspenseful Western with a final explosive showdown that kept me turning the pages late into the night to see who would survive." -Jamie Freveletti, bestselling author of Dead Asleep Praise for Burrows... "With atmosphere so thick you can breathe it, and characters so real you can touch them, Reavis Z. Wortham's Burrows is a book worth putting all others aside to read." -John Gilstrap, author of Threat Warning and Damage Control "This is a ripping good tale." -Jan Reid, author of Comanche Sundown "Wortham combines the gonzo sensibility of Joe R. Lansdale and the elegiac mood of To Kill a Mockingbird to strike just the right balance between childhood innocence and adult horror." -Publishers Weekly starred review "[An] acutely and unobtrusively observed small-town landscape. The result is that rare bird, a mystery with something for everyone." -Kirkus Reviews starred review Praise for The Rock Hole... "An accomplished first novel about life and murder in a small Texas town....Not just scary but funny too, as Wortham nails time and place in a sure-handed, captivating way. There's a lot of good stuff in this unpretentious gem. Don't miss it." -Kirkus Reviews starred review of The Rock Hole "Engaging....Solid characters and a vivid depiction of a vanishing period make this a series to watch." -Publishers Weekly of The Rock Hole. --Provided by publisher Praise for The Right Side of Wrong ... 'A gritty, dark, and suspenseful Western with a final explosive showdown that kept me turning the pages late into the night to see who would survive.' 'Jamie Freveletti internationally bestselling author of Dead Asleep Praise for Burrows ... 'With atmosphere so thick you can breathe it, and characters so real you can touch them, Reavis Z. Wortham's Burrows is a book worth putting all others aside to read.' 'John Gilstrap, author of Threat Warning and Damage Control 'This is a ripping good tale.' 'Jan Reid, author of Comanche Sundown 'Wortham combines the gonzo sensibility of Joe R. Lansdale and the elegiac mood of To Kill a Mockingbird to strike just the right balance between childhood innocence and adult horror.' 'Publishers Weekly starred review '[An] acutely and unobtrusively observed small-town landscape. The result is that rare bird, a mystery with something for everyone.' 'Kirkus Reviews starred review Praise for The Rock Hole ... 'An accomplished first novel about life and murder in a small Texas town ... Not just scary but funny too, as Wortham nails time and place in a sure-handed, captivating way. There's a lot of good stuff in this unpretentious gem. Don't miss it.' 'Kirkus Reviews starred review of The Rock Hole 'Engaging ... Solid characters and a vivid depiction of a vanishing period make this a series to watch.' 'Publishers Weekly of The Rock Hole It's near the end of 1965 and Constable Cody Parker of Center Springs, Texas, has a frightening sense of gathering storm clouds. His dreams prove accurate when he is ambushed and nearly killed on a lonely country road during an unusually heavy snowfall. The attack leads locals to worry that a terrifying killer known as "The Skinner" has returned. As his nephew, Cody, recovers, Constable Ned Parker struggles to connect a seemingly unrelated series of murders, and the people of northeast Texas wonder why their once peaceful community has suddenly become a dangerous place to live. Investigating, Ned, Cody, and deputy John Washington cross paths with many colorful characters: cranky old Judge O.C. Rains; the jittery little farmer Isaac Reader; the Wilson boys, Ty Cobb and Jimmy Foxx; and a mysterious old man named Tom Bell. Of course, Ned's preteen grandchildren, Top and Pepper, are underfoot at every turn. When Cody follows his main suspect across the Rio Grande into Mexico, Ned understands that to save his nephew, he will have to cross more than a river: he will have to cross over to the right side of wrong He will take seventeen to the match - how many will he bring back? In Cibola football is a matter of life and death. Sir Tristram must reunite his Blood City teammates - Knights, Pirates and Westerners - to win the prestigious Seskie tournament against their oldest rivals. Behind the match is a bigger power play, a king's mission to bring down his greatest rival by persuasion, trickery or force. Needing a squad of soldiers as well as footballers, Sir Tristram must also find a place on tour and in his heart for the teenage child he has not addressed by name since infancy...