What’s it about?
When a young woman linked to a list of missing Fire-Sky tribal members commits suicide, Pueblo Police Sergeant Nicky Matthews is assigned to the case. As the investigation unfolds, she uncovers a threat that strikes at the very heart of what it means to be a Fire-Sky Native: victims chosen and murdered because of their genetic makeup.
But these deaths are not just about a life taken. In a vengeful twist, the killer ensures the spirits of those targeted will wander forever, lost to their family, their People, and their ancestors. When those closest to Nicky are put in jeopardy, she must be willing to sacrifice everything—her career, her life, even her soul—to save the people she is sworn to protect.
What do reviewers say?
New Mexico is a spectacular setting for mysteries, and Carol Potenza puts its majestic landscape to unexpected and thrilling use—David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of First Blood.
In the Hillerman tradition, Carol Potenza’s HEARTS OF THE MISSING winds and weaves together like a Tsiba’ashi D’yini basket holding one fine mystery—Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire Mysteries.
Carol Potenza’s award winning debut novel is a fascinating page turner that will leave readers anxious for the next in the installment. HEARTS OF THE MISSING uses the atmospheric beauty of New Mexico to fully make this mystery come alive—Tricia Fields, Tony Hillerman Prize-winning author of The Territory.
Who wrote it?
Carol Potenza is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at New Mexico State University. She and her husband, Jose, live in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Hearts of the Missing, her debut novel, is the winner of the 2017 Tony Hillerman Prize. Connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and GoodReads.
