A woman's body is found in a river wash in small-town Arizona

A murder is the catalyst for an investigation into the life of Nate Aspenall, a small-town Arizona loner living in a trailer park. His father is a lifelong friend of the sheriff in charge of the case. Told from multiple perspectives, this psychological case study unfolds in a chilling way that is entirely engrossing. — Courtney Greenberg

The Quiet Streets of Winslow, Judy Troy, $30.