No Witness: A Cal Claxton Mystery

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When the American Dream becomes a nightmare...

Running a one-man law practice in the heart of Oregon's wine country, Cal Claxton hires a young, undocumented man as an assistant, hoping to give him an opportunity to create more stability for himself and his family. Timoteo Fuentes is a bright, hardworking student by day and Cal's legal clerk by night, juggling both roles with determination and grit. When one of Timoteo's family members is brutally murdered, the migrant community is reluctant to cooperate with the police investigation for fear of deportation.

Devastated by the loss and nervous about engaging with the legal system, the family turns to Cal for help. With Timoteo protected as a "Dreamer" from deportation, the two begin a dangerous investigation of ruthless people who leverage the fear of a vulnerable population for profit and an assassin who is as cunning as he is deadly. Can Cal and Timoteo untangle the web of deceit or will they become victims themselves

'Social justice takes center stage when an Oregon lawyer takes a case at the intersection of immigration and investigation.' Kirkus Reviews

'In [this] satisfying eighth mystery...Easley celebrates a loving famiy's resilience and the power of good people working together. He should win new fans with one.' Publishers Weekly

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"Complex plot, loving descriptions of the Oregon landscapeand foodand a grounding in grim economics...good reading for those enjoy Martin Walker's Bruno, Chief of Police, novels, which also soak readers in a warm bath of atmosphere." - Booklist
"Social justice takes center stage when an Oregon lawyer takes a case at the intersection of immigration and investigation." - Kirkus Reviews
"In [this] satisfying eighth mystery...Easley celebrates a loving famiy's resilience and the power of good people working together. He should win new fans with one." - Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Formerly a research scientist and international business executive, award-winning author Warren C. Easley lives in Oregon where he writes fiction, tutors GED students, fly fishes, and skis. Easley is the author of the Cal Claxton Oregon Mysteries. He received a Kay Snow National Award for fiction in 2012 and was named the Northwests Up and Coming Author in 2017, both honors bestowed by Willamette Writers. His fifth book, Blood for Wine, was shortlisted for a Nero Award.