FICTION
MOUNTAIN RAMPAGE
A National Park Mystery
“Filled with murder and mayhem, jealousy and good detective work—an exciting, nonstop read.”
—ANNE HILLERMAN, New York Times bestselling author of Spider Woman's Daughter
The anticipated second installment in the highly praised National Park Mystery Series, Mountain Rampage brings the rugged Rocky Mountain landscape, Colorado’s violent gold-mining past, and animal-poaching present vividly to life. Rampage provides readers an inside perspective into Rocky Mountain National Park and the fascinating world of professional archaeology with the return of archaeologist Chuck Bender.
June 2015 | Fiction/Mystery | 978-1-937226-45-9 | 269 pp | $14.95
PRAISE FOR MOUNTAIN RAMPAGE
"A fast–paced mystery set in the majestic country around Estes Park, with dozens of quirks and turns…Graham brings his knowledge of mountains and climbing into play as his hero, Bender, scales mountains and rappels down mine shafts."
—THE DENVER POST
“Graham’s clever tale is tailor-made for those who prefer their mysteries under blue skies.”
—KIRKUS REVIEWS
“Description and dialogue balance to bring both the rounded characters and the Rocky Mountain setting alive in this tale of danger, death, and intrigue. . . . Scott Graham has created a satisfying and suspenseful adventure.”
—FOREWORD REVIEWS
"A fast–paced mystery set in the majestic country around Estes Park, with dozens of quirks and turns…Graham brings his knowledge of mountains and climbing into play as his hero, Bender, scales mountains and rappels down mine shafts."
—THE DENVER POST
“[Mountain Rampage] combines archaeology education, family relationships, outdoor adventure and taut mystery.”
—ROUNDUP MAGAZINE
"Intriguing...Graham has a true talent for describing the Rockies’ flora and fauna, allowing his readers to feel almost as if they were trekking the park themselves."
—MYSTERY SCENE MAGAZINE
"Move over Nevada Barr—clean prose and confident storytelling combine to make Scott Graham’s second National Park Mystery Series novel a must-read for mystery lovers everywhere.”
—CHUCK GREAVES, author of Hush Money
“Filled with murder and mayhem, jealousy and good detective work—an exciting, nonstop read.”
—ANNE HILLERMAN, New York Times bestselling author of Spider Woman’s Daughter
“In Mountain Rampage, Scott Graham delivers taut writing, solid plot twists, a cast of interesting characters, and an appealing protagonist both men and women will love. Get ready for a leave–you–breathless high country southwestern adventure.”
—MICHAEL MCGARRITY, New York Times bestselling author of Hard Country
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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SCOTT GRAHAM is the author of the acclaimed National Park Mystery Series, featuring archaeologist Chuck Bender and his family. In addition to the National Park Mystery series, Scott is the author of five nonfiction books, including Extreme Kids, which won the National Outdoor Book Award. Scott is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys backpacking, mountaineering, and whitewater rafting. He has made a living as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor, radio disk jockey, and coal-shoveling fireman on the steam-powered Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. He lives with his spouse in Durango, Colorado.
"An exciting, rewarding puzzle."
—PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
GRAHAM'S NATIONAL PARK MYSTERY SERIES
PRAISE FOR GRAHAM'S NATIONAL PARK MYSTERY SERIES
“Terrific.”
—C.J. BOX, New York Times bestselling author
“One part mystery, one part mysticism, one part mayhem—and all parts exciting.”
—CRAIG JOHNSON, New York Times bestselling author
“Engrossing. A topnotch read.”
—WILLIAM KENT KRUEGER, New York Times bestselling author
“A winning blend of archeology and intrigue, Graham’s series turns our National Parks into places of equal parts beauty, mystery, and danger.”
—EMILY LITTLEJOHN, Shatter the Night
“As always, the highlight of Graham’s National Park Mystery Series is his extensive knowledge of the parks system, its lands, and its people.”
—KIRKUS REVIEWS
