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Minnesota’s own Joshua Moehling is a unique voice and rising star in the crowded mystery and thriller landscape. He introduced fans to Deputy Sheriff Ben Packard and the seemingly idyllic town of Sandy Lake in 2023. Notes the Associated Press: “Moehling’s debut, And There He Kept Her, plays out like something on TV, resembling Yellowstone in its small-town setting and larger-than-life drama set against captivatingly detailed scenery… It’s a great opportunity to get into a new detective series at the ground level.”
Many readers did exactly that. Both And There He Kept Her and Packard’s sophomore outing, Where the Dead Sleep (2024), were contenders for the Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBTQ+ Mystery.
Moehling’s latest thriller, A Long Time Gone, hinges around the haunting disappearance of Packard’s own brother – a cold case that cracks wide open after decades of questions and speculation.
First Clue Reviews raves: “The third in the series is far and away the best… It’s amazing how Moehling keeps all these narrative balls in the air, but even more amazing is how they eventually come together.”
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