High Desert

A Kate Delafield Mystery

By: Katherine V. Forrest

Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang

In this long-awaited new installment of the legendary Kate Delafield mystery series, Kate is forced to confront her most formidable opponent: herself. Kate Delafield is in a world of trouble. Five months into mandated retirement from the LAPD, her long term on-again off-again relationship with Aimee Grant is off again. She's become hopelessly dependent on the only substance that can drown her pain over Aimee - and the illness of her best friend. She is lost without her police career and beset by terrifying dreams. Into this world walks Captain Carolina Walcott of the LAPD, with a request that Kate secretly try to locate Kate's former police partner, Joe Cameron, who has vanished. She also offers Kate a business card - the name on it a woman from Kate's past who may be able to offer a lifeline back to the self Kate once was.

As she deals with a shocking and inexplicable homicide, Kate also pursues a trail of evidence toward Cameron that leads her into the high desert. Here she will find profound challenges to the truth of everything she ever believed in as a principled police officer. Here she must decide what it is she still believes: about her past, her present, her future.

©2013 Katherine V. Forrest (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Excellent

Portrait of a cop who is ex military first and foremost, story if s lesbian secondarily. Well done, true to life.
As always, superbly written, KDelafield is s woman we all know.

Excellent

Quintessential KVF
KATE DELAFIELD. What bravery you face her fears. Real hero to all women

Great story - wonderful narration

What made the experience of listening to High Desert the most enjoyable?

The narrator did an excellent job of distinguishing characters' voices as well as expressing feeling where needed.

What did you like best about this story?

The wide range of emotions, and relative unpredictability of plot

Which scene was your favorite?

Can't pick just one.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I was willing to savor it, stop and come back, but was always eager for my next chance to listen.

Any additional comments?

Katherine V Forrest is a great writer, and this narrator really did her work justice. Very enjoyable all around, and highly recommended.

made my heart cry and laugh. must listen for all

Loved the unexpected turns and the unapologetic strength of character of Kate. She is the friend we all wish for to join us on our journey

Highly recommended

Kate Delafield is an an incredible forensics detective with heart and soul, and humanity. Forrest created her in the 1970s and she is timeless. Every book still speaks to issues important today. Of all of her Delafield novels, High Desert is goes deep, exploring love, family in the gay world, romantic relationships, friendship, and dedication to the issue of aging, and losing beloved friends to disease and old age--how any death affects an entire world of people created by that one person. Highly recommended.

Fantastic

Enjoyed this book a lot. Story flows well. This series is so well written. Never disappointed.

Favorite Delafield Mystery

I love the Kate Delafield mysteries and this is now my favorite. Great story! The plot has some twists and turns and it's a delightful ride. Fantastic performance gives life to each character.

Perfect damaged retired police officer story

I really enjoyed the book. The pain of the protagonist was deftly expressed. They want more words read books about lesbian characters so more will be published. .

More Katherine V Forrest

I loved this book! More Katherine V Forrest would make my day. Maybe, Daughter's of the Coral Dawn?

Kate Delafield mystery series.

Newly retired from the LAPD is depressed, drinking too much, mourning the coming death of her best friend and the breakup with her long term relationship with Aimee Grant. Drawn back investigate the disappearance of her LAPD partner, Joe Cameron. A thrilling mystery and story of love, loss and healing. Great listen.