The Pot Thief Who Studied D. H. Lawrence

Hubie Schuze makes his living stealing artifacts, so when a wealthy family asks him to search the old Lawrence ranch near Taos for a missing pot, he is happy to take the job in exchange for three valuable pieces. The vessel is a handmade stew pot, crafted in an ancient tradition, that a neighbor once gave to the famous writer. Hubie's search is interrupted when a blizzard traps him and the other guests inside the house with a killer. Now the thief must work out who is responsible before someone else dies. This is a light, witty mystery full of New Mexico atmosphere, colorful characters and quick dialogue, and it is the fifth book in a series that can also be read on its own.