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CRIME DELAYED: A Buck Taylor Novel

2019 Best Mystery Runner‑Up — Pacific Book Awards


A chilling mystery buried beneath Aspen’s glittering surface…
Aspen, Colorado—playground of the rich and famous, home to world‑class ski resorts, luxury chalets, and breathtaking mountain views. But when a respected wildlife ranger vanishes without a trace, the glamorous façade cracks wide open. Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Buck Taylor is called in, and what begins as a missing‑person search quickly spirals into one of the most disturbing homicide cases of his career.

With the help of a seasoned tracker, Buck uncovers the ranger’s mutilated remains deep in the backcountry. But the horror doesn’t end there. Hidden in a remote mountain cave lie 15 mummified young women, murdered decades earlier by a predator who has somehow remained invisible—until now.

As Buck and his team dig deeper, they uncover a deadly secret that threatens Aspen’s elite. And when the killer strikes again, panic ripples through the wealthy enclave. Someone is hunting in the shadows of Colorado’s most exclusive resort town… and Buck may already be in the crosshairs.

Perfect for fans of gritty crime thrillers, cold‑case mysteries, and relentless investigative suspense.
A gripping blend of Rocky Mountain noir, forensic intrigue, and high‑stakes cat‑and‑mouse tension.


Why Readers Love Crime Delayed
• A pulse‑pounding Colorado crime thriller that blends atmospheric mountain settings with a dark, twist‑driven mystery.
• Long‑buried secrets and a decades‑old serial killer collide with a modern investigation, perfect for fans of cold‑case suspense.
• A rugged, emotionally grounded hero—CBI Agent Buck Taylor—whose relentless pursuit of justice anchors the series.
• Authentic law‑enforcement detail and forensic accuracy, ideal for readers who crave realism in their crime fiction.
• A fast‑paced, character‑driven mystery set in Aspen’s world of wealth, privilege, and hidden danger.
• Award‑recognized storytelling, named 2019 Best Mystery Runner‑Up by the Pacific Book Awards.

If you enjoy:
• Colorado crime thriller series
• Aspen mystery novels with detectives
• Rocky Mountain suspense books
• Cold‑case serial killer thrillers
• Investigative crime fiction with strong protagonists
…then this Buck Taylor novel belongs on your shelf.

A killer is stalking Aspen’s elite. Buck Taylor is the only one who can stop him—if he isn’t silenced first.
Don’t wait. Dive into the mystery today and discover why readers can’t put this series down.
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Maria F.

A satisfying blend of character work and suspense. Buck Taylor delivers again.

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Chris D.

The procedural details feel real, and the Colorado backdrop is stunning and dangerous.

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Editorial Review

Morgan deepens the emotional core of the series while delivering a razor-sharp mystery.

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Rebecca L.

The investigation unfolds with precision. Hard to stop reading once it gets going.

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Tom S.

The case is darker, the stakes higher, and Buck feels even more human. Loved it.

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Maria F.
Solid Mystery with Real Depth

A well-crafted blend of character development and suspense. Buck Taylor delivers exactly what you're hoping for — and then a little more. Thoroughly satisfying.

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Chris D.
Authentic and Gritty

The procedural details feel genuinely researched, and the Colorado landscape is both stunning and dangerous. Morgan makes every location feel like it matters to the story.

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Rebecca L.
Great Pacing Throughout

The investigation unfolds with real precision. Once it gets going, there's no stopping — I found myself reading well past midnight just to see where it was heading.

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Editorial Review
A Tense and Emotional Follow-Up

Morgan deepens the emotional core of the series while delivering a razor-sharp mystery. The writing is tighter here and the stakes feel personal in the best possible way.

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Tom S.
The Series Hits Its Stride

Darker case, higher stakes, and Buck feels even more fully human in this one. Morgan builds on everything that worked in the first book and pushes it further. Couldn't stop reading.