Preston Holtry

Death in Emily 3 Preston Holtry

DEATH IN EMILY 3 IS A PERIOD MURDER MYSTERY SET IN 1915 IN THE MINING TOWN OF ADOBE WELLS, ARIZONA DURING A TIME OF VIOLENT CONFLICT BETWEEN MINE OWNERS AND THE UNIONS. Gary Wilde, Birch Bay, Washington says, "Preston Holtry has mixed the ingredients of southwest mining history with murder and deception, added a dash of early forensic science and created a recipe sure to provide an exceptional read." Answering a telegraphed plea for help and against his better judgment, private investigator Morgan Westphal goes to Adobe Wells and finds his ne'er-do-well brother frank accused of killing Phillip Hardesty in Tunnel 3 of the Emily Mine. Because of his profession, Morgan is well-qualified to take on the task of helping Frank, who he at first thinks just might be guilty. Morgan begins by challenging whether the badly mangled body of the murdered man in the town morgue is even Hardesty. By the time Morgan discovers who was killed in Tunnel Three and why, he will become embroiled in a turbulent labor strike, investigate the murder of a prostitute who knew Hardesty, risk his life and his relationship with his brother will change forever. "Engaging plot keeps the pages turning as you're effectively transported to a rugged Arizona mining town to untangle a web of deceit and murder. Masterful mix of characters and events keep your sleuthing instincts churning to the very end."-Jack Tyrrell, Oro Valley, AZ Death in Emily 3 by Preston Holtry is a murder mystery set in early Arizona mines and mining towns.  You will meet strong characters you will always remember; and, you will be challenged to solve the puzzles of evidence uncovered by persistent criminal investigation.  This story will introduce you to a new author.  Enjoy him; he has more good stories."-Ron Chandler, Salina, Kansas   "Set in a deep and dark mine in the early 1900s, with well-developed characters, the author weaves a mystery that keeps your mind and pages turning."-Jim and Susan Campbell, La Veta, Colorado   Preston Holtry's detective, Morgan Westphal, 'is a man for all seasons.' Death in Emily 3 is a good read."-Adrienne Eesley, Tucson, Arizona    "Preston Holtry's new novel, Death in Emily 3, introduces you to diverse people and creates an interest to follow them through to the last page.  It contains a history of mining in Arizona with suspense and surprises right to the end.  A good read.  I look forward to more good stories by him."-Pamela Oldow, LaConner, Washington