by JohnSandford (Author)
The third Virgil Flowers novel from #1 "New York Times" bestselling author John Sandford While competing in a fishing tournament in a remote area of northern Minnesota, Virgil Flowers receives a call from Lucas Davenport to investigate a brutal murder at a nearby resort for women only. As Virgil begins investigating, he finds a web of connections between the people at the resort, the victim, and some local women, notably a talented and popular country singer. The more Virgil digs, the more he discovers the arrows of suspicion point in many directions, encompassing a multitude of motivations: jealousy, blackmail, greed, anger, and fear. Then Virgil discovers something that sends his investigation reeling. This is not the first murder connected to the Eagle Nest Lodge. Nor will it be the last...
Format: Paperback
Pages: 432
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Berkley
Published: 28 Sep 2010
ISBN 10: 0425237346
ISBN 13: 9780425237342
Rich, satisfying, and frequently hilarious. --Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly
Sandford takes literary chances, and he succeeds brilliantly here with Minnesota state cop Virgil Flowers. The characters, especially Flowers, come vividly and delightfully to life, and the dialogue is sprightly, witty, and sometimes sexy. Sandford writes entertainment that's not to be missed. Grade: A. --The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Unexpected twists...Sandford excels at all the required elements of the novelist: plot, personality, and prose. The melding is masterful and produces an exquisitely paced book at once beautiful and profane, a story that fans of both crime-novel approaches can enjoy. He makes Flowers as appealing and captivating a character as always. With a confident touch, Sandford brings it all home in Rough Country. --Richmond Times-Dispatch
An entertaining romp...Sandford has long been one of the best crime series mystery writers around. He keeps the pages turning and the dialogue snapping better than anyone this side of Elmore Leonard. An entertaining...and completely engrossing page-turner. --The Post and Courier
Fast-paced [and] action-packed. --Minneapolis Star Tribune
It's a complicated case, but Virgil is up to the task, and, as always, he's funny, smart, and tough when he needs to be. --Publishers Weekly