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Santa Fe Dead

Ed Eagle • Book 3

by Stuart Woods

Narrated by Michael Kramer

3.98 ABR Score
(5.5K ratings)
★ 3.87 Goodreads (5.3K) ★ 4.36 Audible (152)

Why You'll Love This

Ed Eagle's ex-wife is on trial — and he's the star witness against her, which is exactly where she wants him.

  • Great if you want: legal thriller energy with globe-trotting cat-and-mouse stakes
  • Listening experience: breezy and propulsive — desert noir that moves fast
  • Narration: Kramer gives Eagle a calm authority that suits the desert Southwest perfectly
  • Skip if: you haven't met Ed Eagle — this series rewards reading in order

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About This Book

Trial lawyer Ed Eagle faces his most personal case when he takes the witness stand against his own ex-wife in a Santa Fe courtroom. Barbara Eagle stands accused of serious crimes, but when the trial concludes with unexpected results, she remains free to continue her dangerous schemes. What follows sends Ed on a relentless pursuit across the American Southwest, from California's desert resorts to New Mexico's rugged high country, as he attempts to uncover the full scope of Barbara's elaborate criminal enterprises. With private investigators, assassins, and massive financial conspiracies at play, Ed must call in every professional favor and follow leads wherever they take him.

Michael Kramer delivers a commanding performance that captures both the legal drama's intensity and the Southwest's distinctive atmosphere. His measured delivery suits the methodical unraveling of complex criminal plots, while his ability to differentiate characters keeps listeners engaged during courtroom scenes and cross-country chases alike. Kramer's steady pacing allows the story's multiple moving parts to develop naturally, from high-stakes legal maneuvering to action sequences across varied landscapes. The audio format enhances the procedural elements, making Ed Eagle's investigative process feel immediate and compelling as listeners follow each twist in real time.