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Scared Money

KIRKUS BOOK REVIEWS

A corpse-laden reunion for Deputy Clyde Thomas and retired Texas Ranger Jeremiah Spur...a new round of surprises, betrayals, and homicides. Every step forward seems to land both investigators in even deeper trouble... "A thing can only be what it is," maintains stalwart Jeremiah—the most deceptive motto imaginable for this oversized, shape-shifting slice of action/mystery/suspense.

TEXAS MONTHLY

Hime sets 'em up and knocks 'em down with élan in this edgy thriller — sophisticated enough to sprawl from the cafes of Vienna to the alleys of Brenham without skipping a beat.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS

James Hime's novels are as Texas as a squashed armadillo by the side of the road, but lots more fun. His second, fast-paced whodunit featuring retired Texas Ranger Jeremiah Spur and Deputy Sheriff Clyde Thomas speaks with a twang and brings a sleepy place called Brenham to life. Hime's dialogue is the best reason to read him - he's got Texas talk of various flavors dancing on the page...[his] terrific writing and great ear for the language keeps you reading about his wonderful characters.