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Bill Crider's mysteries featuring Sheriff Dan Rhodes continually win praise, and his newest in the series, Death by accident, is no exception. Rhodes is one of the most likable law-enforcement officers in fiction, and his deep understanding of humankind, quick mind, common sense and humanity continually keep readers intrigued. In Death by accident, Rhodes, a Texan, is again faced with the misgivings of rural Blacklin County. A dead man floating in the old swimming pool could easily been called an accident, but Rhodes uncovers murder. Rhodes goes about looking for a connection and a killer.
Author Notes
Bill Crider was born in Mexia, Texas on July 28, 1941. He received a M.A. from the University of North Texas and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. He taught English at Howard Payne University for twelve years and then became the chair of the division of English and fine arts at Alvin Community College. He retired in August 2002 to become a full-time writer.
He wrote several mystery series including the Truman Smith series, the Sheriff Dan Rhodes series, the Carl Burns series, the Sally Good series, and the Stanley Waters series, which he co-authored with Willard Scott. He also contributed to three books in the Stone: M.I.A. Hunter series under the pseudonym Jack Buchanan. His standalone novels included The Texas Capitol Murders and Blood Marks. He also wrote five children's books. Too Late to Die won an Anthony Award for best first mystery novel in 1986. He died from cancer on February 12, 2018 at the age of 76.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (3)
Kirkus Review
What could the hit-and-run explosion of one man (carrying a gas can that turned him into a Roman candle) and the drowning of another have to do with each other? Clearview, Texas, sheriff Dan Rhodes (Winning Can Be Murder, 1996, etc.) thinks two accidents are one too many--not knowing there's about to be a third. Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
This is the ninth novel featuring Texan Dan Rhodes, a small-town sheriff faced with big-city problems--in this case, two suspicious "accidental" deaths within two weeks, not to mention a squabble between two local historical societies that threatens to get nasty (and violent) at any moment. This is a gentle mystery more concerned with character and story than gunplay and tough-guy cliches. Rhodes is an appealing character, a quiet man surrounded by supporting cast members who are (unlike many supporting characters) as vivid as any real-life next-door neighbors. And it's a pleasure to watch him solve this case through intelligence, wit, and just a little bit of luck. Fans will definitely be satisfied, while readers new to the series will find this an excellent way to make Sheriff Rhodes' acquaintance. --David Pitt
Library Journal Review
In a great mix of Western and mystery, Sheriff Dan Rhodes investigates two very strange murders in Clearview, TX. A series addition (Winning Can Be Murder, LJ 4/1/96) that will leave fans crowing for more. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
