After two wilderness guides are gunned down at a remote campsite in a nearby national forest, it’s determined that the fatal shots came from Wyoming’s Wind River Indian Reservation. Tribal Police Deputy Sage Mendiluze is called in to hike the rugged back country and investigate. Sussing out the sniper’s perch, he and his Australian Shepherd, Peak, just escape becoming two more casualties when an IED device is tripped. The site tells Sage there are two perps. The explosion confirms they are devious and extremely dangerous.
Soon, more visitors to national parks across America have been murdered. After his display of stellar investigative and tracking skills, Sage—with Peak at his side—is recruited by Special Agent Maggie Comstock to join the task force tracking the perpetrators. Every level of government—even the president himself—insist this reign of terror must end by the Fourth of July, just days away.
Clock ticking towards mayhem, Sage and Maggie are determined to stand in its way. But the mysterious murderers are just as resolute—and they intend to celebrate the holiday with a bang
Dick Lochte is an award-winning, Los Angeles Times bestselling author of numerous crime novels, including The Talk Show Murders with Al Roker. He and his wife live in Southern California with their dog Hoagy.
William M Webster IV has had a successful career in business, politics and community service. He has been involved, either as a founder or board member, in companies across diverse industries including restaurants, automotive parts and accessories, private credit, consumer finance and lithium extraction. Mr Webster served in senior positions in both the Bush and Clinton Administrations, including as a White House Fellow, Chief of Staff at the US Department of Education and Assistant to the President and Director of Scheduling and Advance. He has served on numerous boards in the fields of education and health care. Mr Webster is a graduate of Washington and Lee University, The University of Regensburg (Fulbright Scholar) and the University of Virginia School of Law. He has completed over 120 marathons and ultramarathons. He currently resides in Greenville, SC with his wife, Teresa. He has four children - Will, Lily, Vinnie and Liza.