Saguaro Sanction

Saguaro Sanction by Scott Graham, published by Torrey House Press in 2023, is a mystery novel that immerses readers in the intricate landscapes of Saguaro National Park. The story follows Janelle Ortega and her husband, archaeologist Chuck Bender, as they navigate a web of hostility and deceit after the brutal murder of Janelle’s cousin at a remote petroglyph site. This edition, comprising 275 pages, delves into the cultural histories and archaeological significance of the park, offering a unique backdrop for the unfolding mystery.
In this eighth installment of the National Park Mystery Series, readers will encounter a blend of intrigue and environmental themes as the narrative explores the connections between past and present. The plot weaves through the complexities of the US-Mexico border and the historical legacy of the Hohokam people, enriching the mystery with elements of travel and nature. Saguaro Sanction presents a compelling exploration of both the beauty and danger inherent in national parks, inviting readers to engage with the setting in a profound way.
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Janelle Ortega and Chuck Bender are drawn deep into a threatening web of hostility and deceit in Saguaro National Park in this page-turner of a mystery.
“A winning blend of archaeology and intrigue, Graham’s series turns our national parks into places of equal parts beauty, mystery, and danger.”
–EMILY LITTLEJOHN, author of Lost Lake
When Janelle Ortega’s cousin from Mexico is found brutally murdered at a remote petroglyph site in Saguaro National Park, she and her husband, archaeologist Chuck Bender, are drawn deep into a threatening web ofhostility and deceit stretching south across the US-Mexico border and back in time a thousand years, to when the Hohokam people thrived in the Sonoran Desert.
Book 8 in Scott Graham’s National Park Mystery Series introduces readers to the landscapes and cultural histories of Saguaro National Park in southern Arizona, providing an inside look at the wonders of the wildly popular national park and its archaeological and cultural complexities.
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