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Perilous Pursuit on the Santa Fe Trail

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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.

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.