MYSTERIES
The preceding post went on the BB and I just corrected that situation.Speaking of good mysteries, especially of an unusual location check out Ron Rash. He is professor occupying an endowed chair in southern Appalachian history and culture at Western Carolina University right here in Cullowhee. He's published several very thoughtful mysteries with very well developed characters which take place right around here. I've just listened to one named Serena on my IPod and it is full of the history of the establishment of the Great Smoky Mtn. Nat'l park. It's a real gripper. I'm going to read more of his work. I will check out Rosey's recommended writer.
Tony Hillerman is a favorite of mine. He lived and worked in New Mexico and all his mysteries take place on a Navajo reservation. The tribe was so pleased with his portrayal of their religion and customs that they adopted him into the tribe.
One more, if anyone is interested is James Lee Burke who writes of a detective in New Orleans who is a very thoughtful and complex character. The Cajun culture is vividly portrayed.
Oh dear, I can't leave out Donna Leon, an American who has been teaching in a university in Venice all her career. Her detective is a philosophical man and the bad guys are interesting as well.
Okay, that's it. Time for the sack.
Jane NC
posted by Jane in NC @ 9:13 PM
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