Great seriesChapter One “Hooooowhup!” Dale Torrance bellowed, and his horse understood whatever that language was and ducked hard to the left, cutting off a calf’s escape. Dale and another of the H-Bar-T hands, Pat Gabaldon, worked the herd counter-clockwise around the corral’s perimeter. Every now and then a calf, all gangly and awkward like a teenager, would bolt sideways from the flow, figuring who knows what in its bovine brain. I stood in the middle of the arena with Herb Torrance and enjoyed watching the two kids do all the hard work. Half of their efforts went into playing rodeo stars, and they were spending a good deal more time having fun than the actual task at hand demanded. But we were in no hurry—although if I dawdled much longer, I would be late for lunch. Since I had no other plans on this pleasant day, I had agreed to meet another old friend, George Payton, for a take-out burrito after I’d finished with the paperwork for the Torrances.Havill, Steven F. (2011-05-25). Red, Green, or Murder (Posadas County #10) (Posadas County Mysteries) (p. 1). Poisoned Pen Press. Kindle Edition. If you have ever been in New Mexico, you are familiar with the eternal question, "Red or Green?".In this case, it's the green that's the killer.Former Posadas County sheriff Bill Gastner is supposedly retired but finds himself up to his Livestock Inspector badge in solving the murder of his good friend.This book will resonate with everyone familiar with small town practices, rural living or New Mexico. It covers all three.It's a very satisfying read as Mr. Havill hits all the right notes in his 16th novel in the Posadas County Mystery series.The constant flow of comments about aging, seeing the familiar little kids stepping into positions of adult responsibility, finding all the hints of "progress" make for a comforting story.
What do You think about Red, Green, Or Murder (2009)?
It's always a pleasure to read one of Havill's books. Love both the old and the new undersheriff.
—smileykylie
It was fun following the action and the thought processes involved in solving the mysteries.
—snowflake1
An interesting book with good characters and story. Looking forward to more by this author.
—Tiffany
I liked the main character, former Sheriff Bill.
—Christy
