Mystery / Women Sleuths / Amateur Sleuths
What could go wrong on a spring break trek down the storied Window Trail at Big Bend National Park in Texas? For Assistant Professor Claire Harp, a terrifying incident at the canyon drop-off at the end of the hike merely hints of troubles to come. Drawn into a murder investigation that rocks the small town of Alpine, Claire finds herself involved with both a famous writer and an appealing young captain from a sheriff’s office baffled by a homicide that points in too many directions. What she discovers on her own is a crime of a whole different sort. Full of sly humor, local color, and characters fresh off the range, The Window Trail will keep you guessing and guessing again.
J J Rusz is the author of the Big Bend Country Mysteries—focusing on crime and intrigue in Far West Texas and Big Bend National Park. The books are character-driven, with just enough romance and humor to make life in the rugged desert region agreeable.
J J Rusz is the pen name of John J Ruszkiewicz. He earned a BA from St. Vincent College (1972) and a PhD in English from The Ohio State University (1977). In 2017, he retired from the University of Texas at Austin, where he taught literature and rhetoric for 40 years, writing or co-authoring a range of college textbooks, including “Everything’s an Argument” and “How to Write Anything.” He currently spends most of his time in Alpine, Texas, enjoying its proximity to Big Bend National Park.
