From Library Journal
The author, known for her Neil Hamel mysteries, begins a new series featuring New Mexico rare books librarian Claire Reynier. Claire retrieves a batch of particularly valuable Southwest titles from a remote ranch (whose owner dies that night), only to have someone steal them from her truck. Masterly work, fascinating heroine. Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

For the fifty-year-old, recently divorced Claire Reynier, it's time to start over. But her new direction in life—at a New Mexico university—becomes a detour to murder when an old friend and mentor is found dead.

Praise for The Stolen Blue:
"Van Gieson's back—and better than ever. Don't Miss The Stolen Blue."—Tony Hillerman

"Van Gieson was always a terrific writer, but now she's outdone herself with The Stolen Blue. A captivating and absorbing, highly readable, stay-with-it-till-you're-done mystery."—Fred Harris, author of Coyote Revenge

FROM THE CRITICS

Toby Bromberg - Romantic Times

The Stolen Blue is a book lover's delight. Sleuth Claire Reynier is an appealing heroine and the mystery is ingenious. Readers will eagerly anticipate the nex in this great new series.

Library Journal