Desert Wind, by Betty Webb

Excellent topical Betty Webb mystery set in the desert Southwest, this time dealing with the aftereffects of nuclear testing on Downwinders- people whose lives have been ruined by cancer and governmental neglect.

Desert Wives, by Betty Webb

Another really good and disturbing mystery set amidst polygamist compounds in Utah and on the Arizona border.

Desert Lost, by Betty Webb

Fascinating mystery. The story takes place in Scottsdale, Arizona, all too close to some of the notorious Utah polygamist compounds. Private Investigator Lena gets a little too involved in helping some sister-wives escape, and boom. The book was remarkably well written, and gave a horrifying look at what lives are like in, as the author states, America's own Taliban.