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As 1879 draws to a close, this Rocky Mountain boomtown has infected the world with silver fever. It's not much different than the dot.com mania or the corporate scams that heat up over a century later. Unfortunately for Joe Rose, a precious-metals assayer, death stakes its own claim. Joe's... read more
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Summary edit
As 1879 draws to a close, this Rocky Mountain boomtown has infected the world with silver fever. Joe Rose, a precious-metals assayer, was found trampled into the muck behind Inez Stannert's saloon. A lady educated on the East Coast, Inez has a past that doesn't bear close scrutiny, including... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Inez Stannert: M
- Emma Rose: Add a description of this character.
- Joseph Lawrence Rose: Joseph Lawrence rose
- Harry Gallagher
- Mrs. Stannert
- Mark Stannert
- Chet Donnelly
- Abe Jackson
- Bridgette
- Marshal Bart Hollis
- Mrs. Rose
- Susan Carothers
- Catherine DuBois
- Llewellyn Tremayne
- Mr. Jackson
- Morris Cooke
- David Cooper
- Elisabeth T. Hoffman
- William
- Mattie Silks
- Nils Hansen
- Nigel Hollingsworth
- Bat Masterson
- Harrison
- Jed Elliston
- Miss Carothers
- Dodge
- Zeke
- Gus Brown
- Dan
- Doc Cramer
- Papa
- Bob Evan
- C.d.
- Mama
- Mike Cooper
- Lucy
- Harmony
- Mrs. O'Malley
- Aunt Agnes
- George Silks
- Judith
- Zed
- Mrs. Titweiller
- Isaac Eisemer
- Mozart
- Reverend Sands
- Jack
- Angel
- John Milton
- Frank Vintree
- Horace Tabor
- Mr. Helt
- Frisco Flo
- Mr. McMillan
- Michael
First Sentence edit
"Sweet Jesus, Inez Stanner muttered, surveying the ruins of her drinking establishment."
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 4 in Silver Rush Mystery. (standard series)
Followed by Iron Ties.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Ann Parker (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Pr
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 1590580729
Page Count: 420
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Pr
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 1590580729
Page Count: 420
Awards edit
- Left Coast Crime Awards (Finalist, 2004: Bruce Alexander Memorial Mystery Award)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
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