Kansas native Susan Slater lived in New Mexico for thirty-nine years. Her Southwest mystery novels reflect her extensive knowledge of the tribes and pueblo culture in the area. As an educator she directed the Six Sandoval Teacher Education Program for the All Indian Pueblo Council through the University of New Mexico. She taught creative writing for UNM and the University of Phoenix. In addition, Susan was both a manager of technical editors and writers and a Senior Instructional Specialist for two defense industry contractors before retiring to Florida to write full time.
Here's what they are saying about Susan's books:
"What an incredible story!! I absolutely love this series! I was mesmerized and could not put the book down. It was nonstop action and had me sitting on the edge of my seat. There were so many facets to this story, so many people with their own agenda, that you didn’t know the truth until the end. This author has some real talent for storytelling. I’m so glad I found her!!" 5-star Review on BookBub
“This is a wonderful book with loveable heroes.” – Library Journal, (on The Pumpkin Seed Massacre)
“Susan Slater’s Thunderbird is a witty, absorbing tale.” --Publishers Weekly
“Slater effectively combines an appealing mix of new and existing characters; beautiful, even mystical descriptions of northern New Mexico; dry humor; crackling suspense; and a surprise ending.” --Booklist
“Take a great plot idea and Susan Slater’s skill with language, combine them with her understanding of the religion and culture of a proud and ancient people, and you have a gripping novel. The Pumpkin Seed Massacre is her first novel. We mystery lovers hope it’s the first of many.” – Tony Hillerman
“A solid, suspenseful narrative and colorful glimpses of Native American life. Strongly recommend this …” – Library Journal (on Thunderbird)
“A series to watch.” – Booklist
"Wow! If you miss Tony Hillerman, here you go! I absolutely loved this book. I love books set in the SW that involve Native culture and characters. The book is well written, with interesting characters, and a convoluted plot that kept me guessing." - 5 star review at Amazon (on Fire Dancer)
"What an incredible story!! I absolutely love this series! I was mesmerized and could not put the book down. It was nonstop action and had me sitting on the edge of my seat. There were so many facets to this story, so many people with their own agenda, that you didn’t know the truth until the end. This author has some real talent for storytelling. I’m so glad I found her!!" 5-star Review on BookBub
“This is a wonderful book with loveable heroes.” – Library Journal, (on The Pumpkin Seed Massacre)
“Susan Slater’s Thunderbird is a witty, absorbing tale.” --Publishers Weekly
“Slater effectively combines an appealing mix of new and existing characters; beautiful, even mystical descriptions of northern New Mexico; dry humor; crackling suspense; and a surprise ending.” --Booklist
“Take a great plot idea and Susan Slater’s skill with language, combine them with her understanding of the religion and culture of a proud and ancient people, and you have a gripping novel. The Pumpkin Seed Massacre is her first novel. We mystery lovers hope it’s the first of many.” – Tony Hillerman
“A solid, suspenseful narrative and colorful glimpses of Native American life. Strongly recommend this …” – Library Journal (on Thunderbird)
“A series to watch.” – Booklist
"Wow! If you miss Tony Hillerman, here you go! I absolutely loved this book. I love books set in the SW that involve Native culture and characters. The book is well written, with interesting characters, and a convoluted plot that kept me guessing." - 5 star review at Amazon (on Fire Dancer)