With the advent of Hallowe’en the question of which of the Zack Tolliver, FBI, novels is the scariest has occupied my mind. All have suspenseful moments, as intended, but some, because of paranormal or supernatural elements involved in a greater portion of the plot take the suspense to a higher level. This question comes to … Continue reading In October, Readers Reach for MESTACLOCAN

R. Lawson Gamble interview by Pamela Dozois for a feature article appearing in the Santa Ynez Valley Star September 16, 2019 R. Lawson Gamble has just launched his latest novel, "Las Cruces," the seventh in his Zack Tolliver, FBI series. Q: "What is it about?" A: "It builds upon historic events in Las Cruces on … Continue reading Interview: S. Y. Valley Star

(Excerpt from author's talk about his Zack Tolliver, FBI series at Talley Winery) My murder mystery series Zack Tolliver, FBI began with my novel THE OTHER, which at the time was intended to be just that, a novel. Because it was conceived in my mind as a single stand-alone project, I saw it as my … Continue reading What It’s All About

I love running on wilderness trails for the wildlife I chance to see. At a hiking pace, one is less likely to surprise an animal, especially not when in a group or talking or with a dog. If a wild animal sees you first, you probably won’t see it at all. Those who hike or … Continue reading Trail Running Encounters

(8 minutes/Scenic Travel) My friend and co-author Wanda Snow Porter invited me to tour her family ranch last week and my love for the valleys and mountain ranges of this Central Coast California region was revitalized (as if that needed doing). The Porter ranch is a working cattle ranch as well as a historic property, … Continue reading A Visit to the Porter Ranch

LAS CRUCES, Zack Tolliver, FBI book #7 is ready to appear on presale next week on Amazon.com. Those who purchase the book during the presale period will pay the introductory price of $2.99 and know it will be delivered to you the moment of release. LAS CRUCES is a riveting story springing from an actual … Continue reading Cover Reveal

They were bringing the heifers down from the high ranges today. I knew it as soon as I began to run the backside of the Jeep road. Deep hoof mud cups covered the entire width leaving a million sharp sundried ridges like a honeycomb. No cattle anywhere. The weather has been skittish lately. Cold enough … Continue reading Bringing Down The Heifers