Praise for A Lonesome Place for Murder:
“Engrossing . . . Chase makes Ethan’s inner conflict deeply relatable, and peppers the investigation with a handful of welcome surprises. This series continues to impress.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Subtly builds to an explosive climax . . . A masterfully muted crime yarn with a compelling protagonist.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“A fine example of Northwest noir . . . An excellent sequel to Nolan’s noteworthy debut.”
—Gumshoe Review
“The characters are well-written, and the story is engaging.”
—Red Carpet Crash
Praise for A Lonesome Place for Dying:
“[A] standout procedural . . . Chase throws a lot of balls in the air, and he juggles them like a seasoned pro, managing to carve out a distinctly memorable protagonist in the process.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Chase debuts his lonesome, reflective lawman with this well-written, complex case. Fans of Craig Johnson’s Longmire will enjoy.”
—Library Journal, starred review
“Fans of Robert B. Parker’s Jesse Stone and Lee Child’s Jack Reacher will find much to like.”
—Booklist
“A Lonesome Place for Dying showcases author Nolan Chase’s impressive and narrative driven storytelling style and master of the suspense thriller genre.”
—Midwest Book Review
“Chase gives the reader a cleverly-plotted murder mystery/police procedural with twists and surprises, a dramatic climax and a satisfactory resolution.”
—Deadly Pleasures
“Outstanding . . . A thoughtful, action-packed police procedural.”
—Shelf Awareness
“A perfect example of Pacific Northwest (PNW) noir. The writing is tight, lean, and concise.”
—Gumshoe Review
“Nolan Chase (the pen name for acclaimed author Sam Wiebe) does a masterful job of introducing readers to Ethan Brand . . . A Lonesome Place for Dying captures the imagination right from the start with a complex tale that will only leave readers wanting more.”
—Mystery Scene Magazine
“An intriguing police procedural that pulls readers into the action in Blaine, Oregon.”
—Fresh Fiction
“Fans of Craig Johnson and CJ Box will enjoy Nolan Chase’s debut novel. A Lonesome Place for Dying is a slow burn mystery that builds to an explosive finish.”
—Melinda Leigh, #1 WSJ bestselling author
“A cat-and-mouse game . . . Exciting and realistically drawn.”
—Steve Aberle, Great Mysteries and Thrillers
“A Lonesome Place for Dying is a stunning first novel introducing a new, badass, hunk of a hero in Ethan Brand, the PNW heartthrob you didn’t know you needed. This book is chock full of deadly characters, salt-water-soaked secrets, and… a twist that made me gasp out loud.”
—Meredith Hambrock, author of Other People’s Secrets