The Slickrock Cafe

In this engaging mystery set in Southeast Utah, ex-Sheriff Bud Shumway returns to his hometown to investigate the sudden death of a local rock shop owner. As the case unfolds around a colorful cast of characters—including a motorcycle gang, a cryptic Peruvian, and Bud’s own friends—the story combines humor, suspense, and surprises, all against the striking backdrop of the sandstone landscape. The investigation reveals intriguing secrets involving ancient Incan skeletons known as the Malachites, adding a layer of mystique and intrigue.