Desert Wind

In Desert Wind, PI Lena Jones rushes to the aid of her partner, Jimmy Sisiwan, after he’s arrested in the tumultuous town of Walapai Flats, Arizona. Faced with community outrage over a nearby uranium mine and the murder of Jimmy’s sister-in-law, Lena uncovers unsettling connections to the infamous 1953 film The Conqueror. As she investigates the shadowy motives of high-ranking officials and the lingering impact of past tragedies, Lena must navigate a web of secrets that the town would rather keep hidden. This gripping entry in Betty Webb's mystery series intertwines true crime with a haunting exploration of history and injustice.