ZUNI STEW

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In this fast-paced Southwestern mystery, newly minted doctor Jack D’Amico is catapulted from a Chicago hospital to a military post on the Zuni reservation in New Mexico. Upon learning that his family back home has been slaughtered and he’s next on the list, he is spirited into hiding by a Zuni medicine man whose magical powers, when ignited, ricochet throughout the landscape. The story, set in post-Watergate 1973, is redolent with cynicism, speed, and greed—in direct opposition to the sacred world of the Zunis, where the concept of time does not exist, leaving Jack to wonder about what is real as he fights to stay alive.

Kent Jacobs is a graduate of Northwestern University College of Medicine with a specialty post-graduate diploma from the University of Colorado College of Medicine. His interest in writing began during his early years as a full-time academician with the publication of numerous scientific papers and articles in popular magazines. He is also the author of The Turned Field and Hopi Tea, both from Sunstone Press and lives with his wife, professional painter Sallie Ritter, in the Mesilla Valley in southern New Mexico. They received the New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in 2014.

“[The] characters … are the lifeblood of this taut and riveting tale.” —Denise Chávez, author of The King and Queen of Comezón

“Energized by haunting plot turns and surprising psychological revelations, this book hooks you, holds you, and offers you magic.” —Kevin McIlvoy, author, The Complete History of New Mexico: Stories

“Zuni Stew depicts an interconnectedness with a culture, place, and characters that blend to make a well-told tale.” —Della Warrior, director, the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Santa Fe, New Mexico

“A fascinating and thrilling read.” —Delano E. Lewis, Former US ambassador to South Africa and former CEO of NPR .