Scott Graham is the author of the acclaimed National Park Mystery series and the author of five nonfiction books, including Extreme Kids, winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. Scott is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys backpacking, river rafting, skiing, and mountaineering. He lives with his spouse in Durango, Colorado.

"Move over, Chuck Bender, because it's Carmelita Ortega's turn.
Fans of Scott Graham's novels will relish in watching one of their
most adored characters take center stage. By turns a life-and-death
thriller and a fascinating examination of endurance sports, Death
Valley Duel is an adrenaline-soaked journey through one of the most
forbidding and alluring places in the United States. Expertly paced
and compelling, you'll find it hard to put down."
--C. MATTHEW SMITH, Twentymile

"The latest installment in Scott Graham's National Park Mystery series
will not disappoint. Death Valley Duel is a propulsive, page-turning
murder mystery with an environmental cold case at its core that
asks thoughtful questions surrounding water rights and American
colonialism that keeps it from being just another whodunit. I found
myself reading into the early hours of the morning, compulsively
devouring this dynamic novel."
--MOLLY IMBER, Maria's Bookshop

A twisty thriller that promises an epic race to the finish."
--CLAIRE KELLS, Forgotten Trail

"A winning blend of archeology and intrigue, Graham's series turns our National Parks into places of equal parts beauty, mystery, and danger."
--EMILY LITTLEJOHN, Shatter the Night

Praise for National Park Mystery Series

"Terrific."
--C.J. BOX, New York Times bestselling author

"Filled with murder and mayhem, jealousy and good detective
work--an exciting, nonstop read."
--ANNE HILLERMAN, New York Times bestselling author

"One part mystery, one part mysticism, one part mayhem--and all
parts exciting."
--CRAIG JOHNSON, New York Times bestselling author

"One of the most engaging mysteries I've read in a long while . . .
delivers it all and then some."
--MARGARET COEL, New York Times bestselling author

"Lush descriptions of natural beauty and twisted false leads
create an exciting, rewarding puzzle."
--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"As always, the highlight of Graham's National Park Mystery Series is
his extensive knowledge of the parks system, its lands, and its people."
--KIRKUS REVIEWS

"A winning blend of archaeology and intrigue,
Graham's series turns our national parks into places of equal parts
beauty, mystery, and danger."
--EMILY LITTLEJOHN, Shatter the Night

"Engrossing . . . a glorious portrait of one of the most compelling
landscapes on earth. Graham clearly knows the territory.
A topnotch read."
--WILLIAM KENT KRUEGER, New York Times bestselling author

"Stunning setting, intriguing plot, and likeable characters."
--ANDREA AVANTAGGIO, Maria's Bookshop

"Only a truly gifted novelist is able to keep a reader turning pages
while imparting extensive knowledge about the people, the landscape,
and the park system. Scott Graham proves yet again
that he is one of the finest."
--CHRISTINE CARBO, A Sharp Solitude

"Graham has a true talent for allowing his readers to feel almost as if
they were trekking the park themselves."
--MYSTERY SCENE MAGAZINE

"A multilevel mystery that plumbs the emotions of
greed and jealousy."
--THE DURANGO HERALD

A beautifully balanced book, incorporating intense action scenes,
depth of characterization, realistic landscapes,
and historical perspective."
--REVIEWING THE EVIDENCE

"Only the best novelists have the gift of propelling readers into the
middle of artfully crafted adventures . . . Scott Graham once again
proves he belongs in the very first rank."
--JEFF GUINN, New York Times bestselling author

"An extraordinary ride! You know when a reader says they couldn't
put the book down? Yellowstone Standoff is one of those rare books
. . . a tour de force."
--WIN BLEVINS, New York Times bestselling author

"Get ready for leave-you-breathless high country
southwestern adventure."
--MICHAEL McGARRITY, New York Times bestselling author

Publisher: Torrey House Press

Pub date: 2024-06-04

Length: 250 pages