Jim Weber

Sheriff Jim Weber is the protagonist of Nick Russell's Big Lake mystery series, a small-town Arizona lawman dealing with crime in a mountain community.

Sheriff Jim Weber is the central character of Nick Russell’s Big Lake mystery series. As the top law enforcement officer in a small Arizona mountain town, Weber handles every type of crime that comes his way. Over twenty-seven books, he has dealt with blizzards, lynchings, abductions, scandals, and worse, all while maintaining his role as a fixture of the Big Lake community.

Weber is a practical, grounded protagonist who knows his town and its people well. His familiarity with Big Lake’s residents is both an asset and a complication, since every case involves people he has known for years. Russell uses Weber as a steady anchor across a long-running series that has been publishing since 2011.

Reading Order

See the complete Big Lake reading order for all books in the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jim Weber?

Jim Weber is the sheriff of Big Lake, a small town in the Arizona mountains. He handles everything from petty disputes to violent crimes, serving as both law enforcement officer and community figure across twenty-seven books.

How many books feature Jim Weber?

Jim Weber appears in all twenty-seven books of Nick Russell’s Big Lake series, published between 2011 and 2025.

What kind of cases does Sheriff Weber handle?

Weber’s cases range from local scandals and property disputes to kidnappings, arsons, and murders. The variety of crimes reflects the challenges of policing a small community where the sheriff knows everyone involved.

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