South Phoenix Rules: a David Mapstone Mystery


by Jon Talton


When Sheriff Peralta loses his bid for reelection, David Mapstone finds himself out of a job. His personal life is also in turmoil. His wife has taken a temporary job in Washington, D.C. Her sister, Robin, is living in the apartment over their garage.Robin is dating a visiting professor. But when his severed head turn up on her doorstep, the police say that he was really a hit man for Mexican drug lords. David needs to protect Robin, but not get too close to her. The drug lords believe that Robin has something that belongs to them. David evokes South Phoenix rules to counter the drug lords. Will the rules allow David and Robin to survive?