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Jon Talton is the author of 14 novels and one work of history. His work has been widely praised by the critics. The Washington Post BookWorld said Concrete Desert is “more intelligent and rewarding than most contemporary mysteries.” In a starred review, Booklist called it “a stunning debut.”.


  • Arizona dreams(david mapstone #4), 2006
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  • The pain nurse(will borders #1), 2009
  • Powers of arrest(will borders #2), 2012


  • After 37 years, time for reflections and thanks | The Seattle ... Journalist Jon Talton is also a popular mystery novelist who situates the tales of his "Mapstone Mystery" series in his hometown of Phoenix. The scorched Arizona desert features prominently in the novels, providing an expansive stage for the sleuthing of Talton's protagonist, David Mapstone.
  • Other news - Jon Talton Jon Talton is a journalist and author. His 12 novels include the David Mapstone mysteries, the Cincinnati Casebooks and the thriller "Deadline Man." "Dry Heat" was named fiction book of the year by Arizona Highways magazine.
  • Amazon.com: Jon Talton: books, biography, latest update Jon Talton is the author of 12 novels, including the David Mapstone Mysteries and the Cincinnati Casebooks, and one non-fiction book. His latest novel is the mystery, The Bomb Shelter. Jon's award-winning work has been widely praised by the critics.

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    Jon Talton is an American mystery author and journalist best known for the David Mapstone Mysteries series of novels. A Phoenix Arizona native, Talon attended the Kenilworth School, proceeded to Coronado High School, before graduating from Miami University and Arizona State University.


      Jon Talton is the author of 14 novels and one work of history.
    Jon Talton is the author of the David Mapstone novels, which follow the adventures of a historian-turned-deputy, working the mean streets of the urban West. Jon's first novel, "Concrete Desert," was hailed by Kirkus as "an impressive debut.".
      Jon Talton is a fourth-generation Arizonan and author of eleven novels, including the David Mapstone Mysteries set in Phoenix.
    Jon Talton, The Seattle Times economics and business columnist for the past 12 years, says goodbye and offers some parting thoughts.

    Will Borders: Cincinnati Casebook Series by Jon Talton

  • The David Mapstone Mysteries. Concrete Desert: "The perfect setting for private eyes used to be the urban jungle, rife with alienation and recently, though, such writers as Tony Hillerman and Nevada Barr have opened up regions of landscape, history, and soul previously unexplored by the detective novel.
  • Will Borders: Cincinnati Casebook Series by Jon Talton
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    Will Borders, a former homicide detective, in Cincinnati, Ohio: The Pain Nurse (Will Borders #1) and Powers of Arrest (Will Borders #2).
    Jon talton biography Jon Talton is the author of 12 novels, including the David Mapstone Mysteries and the Cincinnati Casebooks, and one non-fiction book.
    Concrete desert(david mapstone #1), 2001 Jon Talton's Biography.
    Camelback falls(david mapstone #2), 2003 Journalist Jon Talton is also a popular mystery novelist who situates the tales of his Mapstone Mystery series in his hometown of Phoenix.
    Dry heat(david mapstone #3), 2004 Jon Talton is a fourth-generation Arizonan who writes the commentary blog Rogue Columnist (www.roguecolumnist.com), which focuses on Phoenix and Arizona issues.

      Jon Talton (Author of Concrete Desert) - Goodreads

    Talton expertly contrasts his swift and closely plotted story against a deep, melancholy theme: the grave injustice done by modernization to his beloved Phoenix. The book is rich in period and contemporary details, as well as fascinating nuggets from the region’s earlier history.


    By Jon Talton, The Seattle Times It's difficult to say precisely when my discontent with Starbucks set in, but Wall Street's displeasure with the company became clear earlier this month with the sudden ejection of Laxman Narasimhan as CEO and his replacement by Brian Niccol.
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