Connie Shelton and Susan Slater were dear friends for almost 30 years, and it was Susan’s wish that, upon her passing in 2023, Connie should continue her work and keep her books in print. A third-generation New Mexican and author of more than 50 novels, Connie and her husband and their dogs live in northern New Mexico. Visit her website at connieshelton.com and get her free mystery newsletter.