Perilous Pursuit on the Santa Fe Trail [Hardcover]

Inez Ross (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 6, 2005

Private investigator Sheila Jones, the modern counterpart of Sherlock Holmes, and her trusty assistant Dora Watling, are trying to protect their young client Helen Stoner from an evil stepfather as he leads them on a dangerous game along the Santa Fe Trail from Missouri to New Mexico. Romance, suspense, skulduggery, and a ghost follow the Trail with them on this merry romp toward a dangerous rendezvous in historic Santa Fe.

Editorial Reviews

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Ross knows the Trail. Readers can rest assured they have a treat in store. --Marc Simmons, Jacket endorsement

A mystery, history, and travelogue with real people. Once started, I couldn't put it down. --Harry C. Myers, Jacket endorsement

An entertaining read for both history buffs and Sherlock Holmes fans, --Shirley Raye Redmond, Jacket endorsement

About the Author

Inez Ross is a native of Michigan, the setting for her novel Persuaded: A Great Lakes Story. After moving to New Mexico she joined the Santa Fe Trail Association and with four friends, over a period of eight years, has hiked the entire Trail on the Cimarron Route. She is a member of the Jane Austen Society of North America and the author of six books.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: Ashley House (July 6, 2005)
• ISBN-10: 0966433750
• ISBN-13: 978-0966433753
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,802,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story and a history lesson at the same time., May 27, 2007

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H. Chun (Mountain View, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Perilous Pursuit on the Santa Fe Trail (Hardcover)

I loved this novel and all the historical facts are like icing on the cake. I can't wait to walk on the Santa Fe Trail and I'll keep my fingers crossed that I just might see a ghost.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Unique Combination of History and Intrigue, May 17, 2006

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Richard R. Blake (Bridgman, Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Perilous Pursuit on the Santa Fe Trail (Hardcover)

Private investigator Sheila Jones, eager to take on another case, takes a break from her vacation to meet Helen Stoner. Helen is due to receive to a significant share of her mother's estate on her twenty-first birthday. Helen is convinced that her step father plans to kill her before she reaches her birthday as he will become heir if she is not living. Dr. Roylott planned treasure hunts for Helen and her sister as they were growing up and now has planned one for Helen along the Santa Fe Trail as she was completing a thesis on the Trail.

Jones and her partner, Dora Watling, join Stoner in finding the mysterious clues to discover Roylott's scheme in order to prevent the crime and save Helen's life. With each new clue the reader is provided highlights of the historical landmarks, museums, and road markers along the historical Santa Fe Trail through Missouri and Colorado and New Mexico.

I enjoyed the author's frequent inclusion of the words to trail songs, and ethnic folksongs as the trio visited various lodges, family homes and camped along the trail. This gave an additional sense of authenticity to the settings.

Ross is a natural story teller. Like her other books, "Perilous Pursuit on the Santa Fe Trail" is fast moving entertainment sprinkled with interesting accurate stories of the history of Southwestern states and in particular the Santa Fe Trail. This is a compelling story right up to the surprise ending.

This is an excellent book for the mystery lover or the historical enthusiast.