A Sheriff in Nevada: Downfall

Book excerpt: The sequel to the author's most successful novel, "A Sheriff in Nevada," "Downfall" continues the complicated and dramatic career of a Nevada law enforcement officer as she navigates through the numerous challenges of leading her deputies in America's most remote jurisdiction. Nothing comes easy for Maggie Doane: not her employees, not her professional relationships, and especially not her lover, Dallas Davis. The roller coaster of her life brings all sorts of unexpected surprises to the reader when her town comes crashing down around her. Reviewers said this about "A Sheriff in Nevada": "...this story has some surprising twists and characters you'll want to keep following." "A well-paced mystery led by an immensely likable heroine." "...packed with facts about Nevada and law enforcement. I just hope Hume didn't put everything he had into this novel, because I'm looking for sequels." "Lots of local color, vivid characters, and friction here, against a backdrop of brothels, casinos, ranches, and a military base that’s hiding something." "JT Hume has us empathizing with his characters. A good story, well-told." "A good portrayal of really rural Nevada and law enforcement. Hume is really getting his feet under him as an author." "The writing is crisp and clean, great action scenes and great characters. I don't think we've heard the last of Sheriff Maggie Doane." "JT Hume creates characters that are real, both strong and vulnerable at the same time. Sheriff Maggie is such a character." "I loved how the author painted a picture of the stark yet beautiful Nevada desert, capturing the essence of rural Nevada. He brought me to laughter and to tears. Here's hoping for more to come from this author."