Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On Deadly Ground | 2010 | Michael Norman | Buy |
| 2 | Skeleton Picnic | 2012 | Michael Norman | Buy |
The J.D. Books Mystery series features a Bureau of Land Management ranger investigating crimes on Utah’s public lands. On Deadly Ground (2010) and Skeleton Picnic (2012) both use the state’s desert landscapes as more than just scenery, making the terrain itself a factor in the mysteries.
The BLM setting gives Michael Norman access to crime scenarios that most mystery series do not touch, from archaeological site theft to conflicts between ranchers and federal authorities. The two books deliver solid mystery plotting against a vivid outdoor backdrop.