About Through the Ashes: A Joe Higgins Novel: Book 1 (The Joe Higgins Novels):
He survived the fire—but the man he was didn’t.Ever since that night, former deputy and search and rescue expert Joe Higgins has cut himself off from the world, holed up on his Wyoming ranch with only nightmares and liquor for company.But when a young boy vanishes in the unforgiving mountains of Joe’s backyard, Joe’s old boss begs one last favor. Joe doesn’t want the job—but he’s the only one who can read the land well enough to find the kid before it’s too late.What starts as a routine search spirals into something far darker. This boy didn’t just wander off. The treacherous mountains tell no lies. Guilty people tell no truths. If he fails again, there will be nothing left to save.To solve the case, Joe must confront not just the terrain, but his own demons. And the deeper he goes, the more he realizes, finding this boy might be his last shot at redemption—or the first step into a deeper hell.For readers who crave the grit of C.J. Box and the quiet intensity of Tony Hillerman, this is the start of a gripping series you won’t want to miss.
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Author Bio:
Irene Hill writes small town crime thrillers and mysteries because its the best use she could find for her overactive imagination. Irene grew up in Idaho and lived in Wyoming for several years. She was raised around real life cowboys, and tough ranch women. She enjoys taking long soul cleansing horseback rides, attending rodeos, and playing softball. Her varied career background, combined with personal interests, has given her first hand knowledge of the less than savory parts of society.