An Artifact of Death. A Reverend Cici Gurule Mystery, #3

A sacred relic. A reverend caught in a deadly ritual. A canyon echoing with betrayal. Reverend Cici Gurule retreats to Chaco Canyon, seeking clarity at a crossroads: accept a prestigious megachurch offer or stay rooted in Santa Fe. But when she interrupts a covert execution and saves a man marked for death, she ignites a lethal chase across sacred land. As bullets fly and loyalties fracture, Cici uncovers a conspiracy tied to a stolen Navajo artifact and ancient secrets carved into stone.
Guided by her ghostly twin and ancestral voices, she must decide who to trust before time runs out.???????A tense, spiritually-charged mystery set against breathtaking landscapes-ideal for fans of Nevada Barr, Tana French, and Julia Spencer-Fleming. TIMELESS PRAISE FOR J. J. Cagney"A wholly absorbing gumshoe tale elevated by an extraordinary detective." -Kirkus Reviews"Vivid, alluring, and heart-wrenching.
every reason I love mystery." -New York Times Bestseller Darynda Jones"Written in a clear, distinct style, Padgett uses the prose to elicit tension and emotion and creates a tense, fast-paced story." -The BookLife Prize"An edge-of-my-seat thrill ride that kept me guessing all the way through." - USA Today Bestseller Allyson Lindt"The prose is.sublimely concise." -Kirkus Reviews"I'm pretty giddy that this will be a series! It's packed with a good mystery and the cat and mouse makes it hard to put down." -Next Book Review"An exhilarating entry in a thoroughly enjoyable series." -Kirkus Reviews