Hard Country

“Hard Country crackles with authenticity as Tucker Snow shows us what it takes to be a lawman, and a good man, in a sprawling state like Texas. I’ll read anything Reavis Z. Wortham writes!” – Marc Cameron, New York Times bestselling author
“Plenty of action and suspense along with fantastic characters and a well-written plot make this novel a must read for those who love thrillers.” – Mystery and Suspense Magazine
“Hard Country is easy to love, a beautifully crafted and fully realized thriller of rare depth and pathos. The debut entry in Reavis Wortham’s new series is structured along classic lines reminiscent of the best from Ace Atkins, Don Winslow, and even James Lee Burke. This is thriller writing of the highest order that grabs hold from the very first line and doesn’t let go until the last. As timely as it is terrific!” – Jon Land, USA Today bestselling author the Caitlin Strong series
“Hard Country is the best thriller I have read in a long time. The story sizzles with action as Tucker Snow brings justice to where it belongs–and in the manner in which it deserves to be brought. What really sets Hard Country apart from most books in the genre is the emotion and heart that Wortham brings to the page. Bravo!” – John Gilstrap, author of Harm’s Way and the Jonathan Grave thriller series
“A stunning success! Hard Country checks all the boxes: a nonstop thriller plot, characters who are so real we’re sure we’ve crossed paths in real life, and a breathtaking portrait–both searing and sympathetic–of a small town, from an author whose compelling voice and keenly observant eye transport us there. Wortham is known for his protagonists and Tucker Snow is one of his all-time best: sharp, uncompromising, wry, thoroughly human, and the one thing we don’t see enough of nowadays: a dyed-in-the-wool hero. I was going to set aside a weekend to read the book. My problem? What to do with the rest of Saturday afternoon and Sunday–yes, Hard Country is the definition of a one-sitting read. Bravo!” – Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author of The Bone Collector and Hunting Time
“An action fan’s dream. Non-stop excitement. Wonderful characters. A terrific locale. And a startling bulletin about how your car is watching you.” – David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of First Blood

Reavis Z. Wortham is the critically acclaimed author of the Texas Red River Mysteries set in rural Northeast Texas in the 1960s. He is also the author of a thriller series featuring Texas Ranger Sonny Hawke. He teaches writing at a wide variety of venues, including local libraries and writers’ conferences. Wortham has been a newspaper columnist and magazine writer since 1988, and has been the Humor Editor for Texas Fish and Game Magazine for the past twenty-two years. He and his wife, Shana, live in Northeast Texas.

Reavis Z. Wortham is the critically acclaimed author of the Red River Mysteries set in rural Northeast Texas in the 1960s. As a boy, he hunted and fished the river bottoms near Chicota, the inspiration for the fictional location. He is also the author of a thriller series featuring Texas Ranger Sonny Hawke. He teaches writing at a wide variety of venues including local libraries and writers’ conferences. Wortham has been a newspaper columnist and magazine writer since 1988, and has been the Humor Editor for Texas Fish and Game Magazine for the past twenty-two years. He and his wife, Shana, live in Northeast Texas.

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