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The Clincher: A Horseshoer Mystery
The Clincher: A Horseshoer Mystery
The Clincher: A Horseshoer Mystery
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The Clincher: A Horseshoer Mystery

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The first book in the Horseshoer Mystery series by bestselling novelist Lisa Preston featuring farrier and amateur detective Rainy Dale, for fans of William Kent Kruger and Craig Johnson.

Rainy Dale is The Clincher, a twenty-something high school-dropout turned farrier (horseshoer) who is haunted by a secret she carries. Estranged from her California D-list actress momma and her ranch hand Texas daddy, she tracked down her childhood horse in small-town Oregon—a land full of cowboys and their horses—then stayed to build a life with her tools, steel, and forge. She's sleeping in a garage and trying not to fall for her landlord, the hapless and hopeful chef, Guy, who is determined to create the perfect soufflé while Rainy would prefer to just stuff her mouth with fuel for her physically demanding job.

As the new kid in town, Rainy has an uphill battle to prove herself in order to make a living by her trade, especially to her male clients who look down their noses at a female farrier. She finds herself in over her head, however, when one of her clients turns up dead, setting her up as both a suspect and a seeker of the truth. If she plans on setting down roots in her new town, Rainy will have to find the killer and clear her name. But it a country as wild as the mustangs that used to run free, finding the truth just might get her killed.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherSkyhorse
Release dateNov 6, 2018
ISBN9781510732742
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Lisa Preston

Lisa Preston turned to writing after careers as a fire department paramedic and a city police officer. She is the author of the highly acclaimed, best-selling novels, Orchids and Stone and Measure of the Moon. She is also the author of several non-fiction books and articles on the care and training of dogs and horses. Away from her desk, she spends hours on backcountry trails as a runner and rider, sometimes combining her two outdoor pursuits via the obscure sport of Ride and Tie. She lives with her husband, their Malinois, and two Akhal Tekes on Washington State's vast Olympic Peninsula. lisapreston.com

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    The Clincher by Lisa PrestonA Horseshoer Mystery #1Rainy Dale is a delightful new character that I enjoyed getting to know. She is in the business of shoeing horses and highly competent in the profession though only having been on the job for a relatively short time. As I read I learned a great deal about horses and hooves as Rainy and Guy, her boyfriend, figured out who killed Mrs. Harper. The scene was set in such a way that I felt I was there. Knowing exactly what Rainy was thinking at all times made this read even more fun. I am eager to read more about Rainy, Guy and the others that no doubt will show up in future books of this series. Thank you to NetGalley and Skyhorse Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review. 4-5 Stars

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