FBI Supervising Special Agent Jessica Leal - Exposure, a Coyote Canyon Mystery

 

My final character introduction for this week from my latest book, Exposure, is FBI Supervising Special Agent, Jessica Leal. Agent Leal, age 35, has been with the FBI for ten years. She’s slender, 5’8”, with brown eyes, and long brown hair that she usually has pulled back into a ponytail or bun. She’s married to FBI Agent, Jake Daniels and they have two sons.

Sheriff Sam Winslow calls Agent Leal after a large sum of money was found hidden in an old silver mine close to where a body was found in the mountains. The FBI has interest in both the money and the body and Agent Leal plays an important part in discovering how everything is connected, not to mention how she’s pulled into Sam’s personal life.

Exposure won’t be the last time we see Agent Leal as she makes an appearance in the next Coyote Canyon Mystery.

Excerpt from Exposure, a Coyote Canyon Mystery:

        Agent Leal took a sip of her iced tea and sat the glass back on the table. “Since that problem is solved, can I ask you a more personal question?”

“I suppose,” Sam said.

“Why has everyone out here been staring at us since we were seated? Even the people inside when we walked through the restaurant, did that,” she asked.

Sam looked around and saw a lot of heads turn away after being caught staring. “There’s probably a couple reasons. I’m in uniform and as a low-paid public servant, I don’t normally eat here at the hotel.”

Leal laughed, causing more heads to turn toward them. “The FBI is picking up the tab for the meal, or I wouldn’t be eating here either. What’s the other reason?”

“The locals aren’t used to seeing me with a woman who isn’t my girlfriend.”

“I’m sorry. I know how small towns can be about things like that. I hope I haven’t caused a problem for you,” she said.

Sam let out a deep breath. “No. The problem was already there, and speaking of my girlfriend, here she comes now.”

  

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Carol

Mateo Diaz, Deputy at the Sheridan County Sheriff's Department

 

Mateo Diaz, age 30, Hispanic, is married to Alana, who makes the best tacos in Coyote Canyon, Colorado. Together, they have two kids, Jorge and Nina.

Mateo has been a deputy for six years and his special skills include rock climbing, search and rescue, and he’s an expert marksman. Sheriff Winslow relies on Mateo for his calm demeanor, intelligence, and loyalty. 

Excerpt from Exposure:

 “Mateo, are you at the parking area?” Sam asked over the radio.

“Yes. Mr. Travis and the boys just left.”

“Do you know how to rappel and climb with a rope?”

“Affirmative.”

“Come back up here. We need your assistance,” Sam said.

“Roger. On my way.”

“I’d be glad to teach you how to climb some time,” Drew said to Sam, throwing one end of a rope over the edge.

“Thanks. I might take you up on that.”

After Mateo showed up, he and Drew secured their ropes and went over the edge. After about an hour, Sam saw two heads appear back above the cliff. He helped them up the rest of the way.

You can get your copy of Exposure at Amazon.

Carol 

 

Millie Parker - Owner of the Java Bar in Coyote Canyon - Exposure

 

Today, I’m featuring Millie Parker, from my latest book, Exposure, A Coyote Canyon Mystery. As you can see in the photo above, Millie has red hair, blue eyes, and she’s athletic. She’s 28 years old, 5’6”, and owner of the Java Bar and Café in Coyote Canyon. More importantly, she’s the girlfriend of Sheriff Sam Winslow.

Millie has had a rough adult life. She’s divorced from Todd Radford, who physically abused her throughout their marriage until she had enough and divorced him. Unfortunately, it doesn’t end there because Radford wants her back in his life.

Life for Millie has been wonderful since getting together with Sam, although she constantly hates how often he seems to choose his job over her, not to mention she’s always in fear of how dangerous his job could be, and with good reason.

Excerpt from Exposure:

Sam sat quietly finishing his sandwich and drink during their picnic.

“How close is that silver mine to where the body was found?” Millie asked.

“Just a few yards away from the edge of the cliff. Why?”

“With it being so close, could the murder be connected to the money the boys found?”

Sam started to say something, then stopped. He thought for several seconds. Suddenly, he stood and took out his cell phone to make a call.

“Oh my God, you’re not going to work now, are you?” Millie asked, angrily.

 

 You can find Exposure on Amazon at https://bit.ly/4khN44H or in other formats and online stores at https://bit.ly/3G8m89L

 Carol

Meet Mitch Hunter, Deputy at the Sheridan County Sheriff's Department

 

 

Everyone loves a main character, but in Exposure, secondary character, Deputy Mitch Hunter plays a vital role. In addition to being a deputy, Mitch is also Sheriff Sam Winslow's best friend. At 6'4", Mitch towers over his fellow deputies. 

Being single, all the ladies love his brown hair and brown eyes, and a smile that melts butter. To say he's a playboy is an understatement. However, when it comes to his job, he's all business. He's been a deputy for four years and is responsible for convincing Sam into running for sheriff. He loves driving his truck, but his motorcycle is his passion.

Excerpt from Exposure:

Mitch stepped lightly toward the closet door, making sure to not be directly in front of it. “Sheriff’s Department. Come out of the closet. Hands above your head where I can see them.”

He heard a shuffling noise and was now certain someone was in the closet. Mitch reached for the doorknob and quickly yanked it open. Inside, he found a man standing there, hands on his head. With his gun on the suspect, Mitch ordered, “Step out slowly. Keep your hands up.”

“Sheriff’s Department!” came a voice from the hallway. Backup had arrived.

You can get Exposure at Amazon

Carol