I Can't Hear You
by Elizabeth A. Garcia
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Although the novel opens in Terlingua, don't expect Deputy Ricos, Sheriff Ben, or any of the characters from the Ricos series. They do not ever walk on stage. Instead, meet a new hero, a Deaf man who investigates crimes.
Does a Deaf criminal investigator from Austin, TX have an ulterior motive for “vacationing” in Terlingua? Just as he begins to settle in, a series of murders occur in Sportfish Landing, Florida. Add a rescued coyote to the story, along with a young woman with blueberry-colored eyes who reveals a long-kept secret. Stir in a live oak forest full of Spanish moss, magic, and mystery; an alligator-infested lake, a “weird old man of the swamp,” a gregarious Latino sheriff, and a cast of other characters you’ll swear you know; and what you get is a mystery, an adventure, and a human-interest story you won’t want to put down.
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"What is the most important thing I want my readers to know about this book? After more than a year of research (and even an attempt to learn American Sign Language), I gained a huge amount of respect for people who cannot hear. As my readers know, I attempt to include all types of characters in my novels. Nobody belongs on the fringe, and everyone deserves to be recognized. One of the most under-represented groups in the world is Deaf people. They have so much to contribute if we will only let them." Elizabeth (Beth) Garcia
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