Saguaro Sanction

"Rich descriptions of the landscape and the history of the Hohokam people who once thrived in the area...Those interested in the terrain and the native peoples of the Southwest will best appreciate this one."

—PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"One of the big treats in Saguaro Sanction is Graham’s portrayal of this national park. His prose vividly brings all the readers’ senses into play, especially the sense of smell."

—THE DURANGO HERALD

"Set against a background of the life-threatening desert between Mexico and Tucson, the book tells of the desperate trip immigrants make for a better life in the United States."

—THE DENVER POST

"Saguaro Sanction delivers an expertly plotted, page-turning mystery . . . Graham weaves environmental and historical details together with stunning backcountry landscapes.”

—MARGARET MIZUSHIMA, author of the award-winning Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries, including Standing Dead

"With Saguaro Sanction, Graham has pulled off yet another storytelling feat: a whodunit in the tradition of Agatha Christie and Ellery Queen, set in the rugged majesty of one of the lesser known national parks. Touching on themes both new and familiar to his work—family, immigration, the uniquely complicated history of the land at its core—this is a sleek mystery brimming with heart and powered by rocket fuel."

—C. MATTHEW SMITH, author of Twentymile

“Prickly issues, a dramatic setting, and a taut plot—Saguaro Sanction scores a trifecta of suspenseful reading pleasure. With Scott Graham at the wheel, you know you’re in for a rewarding ride.”

—MARK STEVENS, author of The Fireballer and the Allison Coil Mystery Series