Nail’s Crossing : A Novel

“A captivating look at a little-known corner of rural Oklahoma burning up in a drought, rife with drug problems, yet peopled by tenacious, idiosyncratic characters you can’t help rooting for.” Kirkus Reviews

“Nail’s Crossing is that rare hybrid of mystery novels: gritty and artful, compelling and beautifully crafted. These characters are tough, flawed, and oh-so human, and they move through a part of the world rarely seen or described in such fetching detail. Kris Lackey has landed squarely in a category all his own. I cannot wait for the next in the series.” Amanda Boyden, author of Babylon Rolling

“You’ll want to make a sandwich before you start this book, but don’t wear your good shirt because while chasing down criminals, Bill Maytubby, a vegetarian, music-loving, poetry-reading, vintage truck–driving detective takes us across the arid plains of the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma, over into Arkansas and Texas and then down into the swamps of Cajun Louisiana, going deep into the compelling landscapes of tiny towns, and while he’s got you trying to connect the dots, Maytubby is likely to say something food-spitting funny. A visually delicious read.” Barb Johnson, award-winning author of More of This World or Maybe Another

“Well written and imaginative, the novel features a pair of strong leads…and a plot that covers a lot of ground, thematically and geographically. Reader Bramhall does a fine job with the characters’ voices, distinguishing Bill and Hannah from each other by verbal mannerisms and tone of voice…His reading is steadily paced throughout, suiting this story, which builds its own suspense at a steady pace. For fans of mystery on audio, this is a nice introduction to a new writer.” Booklist (audio review)

“This police procedural has much to recommend it—intriguing characters, vivid landscape descriptions, and…witty dialogue.” Publishers Weekly