Deputy Dawg or D.B. Cooper is a brilliantly crafted Mary MacIntosh novel that will grip your curiosity and challenge your detective instincts. Authored by the talented Maureen Anne Meehan, this book seamlessly intertwines two perplexing true crimes of 1971 into a riveting narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Meehan’s story begins with the tragic tale of Deputy Dawg, a hippie-turned-outlaw whose rebellious journey led to the senseless murder of Sheriff Guy Howard Gaughnor in Nederland, Colorado. This distressing crime shakes the foundation of a peaceful community and sets the stage for a tangled web of mystery and suspense. Meehan’s portrayal of Deputy Dawg’s descent into lawlessness is both chilling and captivating, capturing the spirit of the late ’60s and early ’70s counterculture.

The novel then pivots to the infamous D.B. Cooper, the hijacker who famously vanished into thin air after parachuting out of a Boeing 727 with $200,000 in ransom money. Meehan’s recounting of this unsolved case is riveting. She masterfully blends the tension of the hijacking with the intrigue of Cooper’s vanishing act, leaving readers pondering his fate long after the last page is turned.

Mary MacIntosh (Mac), the steadfast prosecuting attorney in Sheridan, Wyoming, emerges as the anchor of this multifaceted story. When Sheriff Kane is mysteriously shot and killed outside the Last Chance Saloon, Mac is thrown into a perplexing investigation. With two prime suspects—Deputy Dawg and D.B. Cooper—the stakes are high, and the pressure to solve the case is palpable. Meehan’s depiction of Mac’s determination and wit brings an added layer of depth to this already compelling tale.

Meehan’s narrative prowess shines through as she elegantly bridges the gap between these seemingly unrelated crimes. Her keen attention to historical detail and character development breathes life into the story, making each page a discovery in itself.

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