I mostly wanted to read this book because I wanted to see how Tucson was portrayed. Frequent references to southern Arizona hallmarks, along with some Arizona and Hohokam history and desert ecology, did not disappoint. Most of the story is set in the fictional town of Delphi, which gives Quartzite or Bisbee vibes. 

I think this book was a fine debut and the main character Jo is interesting and strong enough to carry the series forward. The premise of the plot is a little ridiculous and in all my years of being a true crime junkie, I haven't ever come across a reveal this outlandish -- fiction is stranger than truth in this case. That said, the victim, Rose, was complicated and pretty much all of the other characters could be suspects, so it is an entertaining investigation.