Neil Hamel is a woman attorney in Albuquerque who is a little different that your run-of-the-mill mystery protagonist lawyer. For one thing, she has young latino boyfriend who is a mechanic (I think--I read this a long time ago). She gets involved in interesting cases and mysteries, though, and this is a good one.
I really enjoy this series!
Excellent story about attorney Neil Hame, who leaves her struggling law practice in Albequerque to take a case in the border country.
Then the murder happens, and the environmentalist she is supposed to help is the prime suspect.
Then the murder happens, and the environmentalist she is supposed to help is the prime suspect.