The Sun

“I am not at all a mystery reader, but I absolutely loved The Sun and I can’t think of a better person than Courtney White to tell this tale of the New West. The Sun is a true page turner and very informative about ranching and the West whether you live in the region or hope to visit. A very engrossing read, indeed!” – Deborah Madison, author of In My Kitchen and Vegetable Literacy

“This murder mystery weaves an enthralling web of intrigue whose strands underscore and illuminate the multi-faceted ecological, economic, and social challenges and deeply seated controversies that are part of the world we inhabit today. Volume 1 of The Sun Saga is absolutely captivating – I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to read volume 2.” – Fred Provenza, author of Nourishment

From Amazon reviews:

“I'm a serious mystery reader and Courtney White's The Sun ranks up with the best of them for a compelling story, well delineated characters and beautiful descriptions of the sweeping beauty of northern New Mexico. An added bonus is Courtney White's detailing of the conflicts among the many different people ranging from long-time Hispanics, ranchers, developers, environmentalists, and foresters. He speaks from deep knowledge and many years of experience in working to bridge differences and build coalitions which lends an authenticity to his writing and deepens the richness of the story. I highly recommend this book.”

“I really loved this book and literally could hardly put it down. It reads as a genuinely authentic tale because Courtney White has been there, living and wrestling with all this stuff for decades. It was fantastic to read about herds of cattle and electric fence in the context of a mystery novel—first time, I’m sure, that’s ever happened! I appreciated how Courtney weaved a wide range of complex elements and issues of the New West into such an intriguing storyline, and loved the authentically rich cast of characters—I felt like I knew most of them! I also appreciated so much Courtney's sane and balanced treatment of political differences—obviously so needed in our current climate. I’m REALLY looking forward to the next installment of the Sun Ranch Saga.”

“With a cast of characters as complex and diverse as their habitat in the landscape of northern New Mexico, Courtney White creates a mysterious tale based on individual greed, romance gone bad, and the naivete of an eastern heiress. The Sun Ranch is a truly significant prize worth scheming and fighting for, and Dr. Bryce Miller finds herself both challenged and threatened by the circumstances surrounding her Uncle’s death, the bequest of his property, and the intertwined relationships of her neighbors and competing power-brokers of a western community rebounding from recession. With only a week to decide what to do with her multi-million-dollar inheritance, and all the while fighting to escape a tangled web of disappearances, murder, and threats, the good Doctor juggles potential allies and enemies, desperately seeking clues to her Uncle’s demise, desires, and the intentions embodied in his inexplicable gift to her. Written with intelligence and full of surprises, this mystery wraps itself around the reader and leaves plenty of questions for an eagerly-awaited sequel to answer.”