S4E4 The Legend of El Melena

Welcome to Mysteries to Die For.I am TG Wolff and am here with Jack, my piano player and producer. This is a podcast where we combine storytelling with original music to put you at the heart of mystery, murder, and mayhem. These are arrangements, which means instead of word-for-word readings, you get a performance meant to be heard. Jack and I perform these live, front to back, no breaks, no fakes, no retakes. This is Season 4, A Word Before Dying. This season contains original stories written just for you and built around that classic mystery theme of the last word spoken by the dying victim. Episode 4 is about human nature. This is The Legend of El Melena by Mark Edward LangleyBe Part of our Pack!Join my newsletter On The Prowl by clicking HERE. It comes out with every full moon. Check out past editions on my website www.tgwolff.com/e-zine. Widow’s RunMystery lovers! Ready to take on one of my mysteries? Check out Widow’s Run. The hit-and-run that took her husband’s life was no accident. Now it’s up to Diamond. Her widow’s run unearths a plethora of suspects:  the small-time crook, the mule-loving rancher, the lady in waiting, the Russian bookseller, the soon-to-be priest. Following the stink greed leaves in its wake reveals big lies and ugly truths. Murder is filthy business. Good thing Diamond likes playing dirty. All the clues are there. Can you find the killer before Diamond? Available in paperback and e-book from your favorite book seller or listen to it on Mysteries to Die For, Season 1. HEADS UPThe print version of this season is in the works. Read the stories you’ll love to solve. Jack and I will let you know as we approach the release date. Down & Out Books. Mystery and thriller lovers seek out Publisher Down & Out Books. They like to live at the grittier end of the spectrum. There are no cozies here. https://downandoutbooks.com/ Cast of characters Here’s a list of the characters in the order of appearanceEddie Lanning, a curious, young journalistHector Martinez, Las Palmas NM local and elderAdelina, young bride betrayed by her husband a long, long time agoIgnacio Ramirez, only person to have seen El Melena and survived, albeit insanelyMellissa, helpful front desk staff at the hospitalAbout Mark Edward LangleyMark Edward Langley is the author of the Arthur Nakai series. The first book in the series is Path of the Dead. Arthur Nakai is an ex-marine and ex-member of the Shadow Wolves, an ICE tactical unit recruited by the US Government to hunt human traffickers and drug smugglers on the US/Mexico border as part of Homeland Security. GoodReads reviewers gave it a rating of 4.02 with 73% of ratings being 4 or 5.One review wrote: Path of the Dead is a well written and fast paced suspense thriller which will take you through some of the most beautiful and rugged country in the United States. I thoroughly enjoyed this book for the wonderful main characters, the imagery of the locations, and the American Native culture.Another wrote: I read Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn and Chee books for years! When I saw a brand new author with a story about Native Americans I jumped right in! I was not disappointed. Full of great characters, this author brought this story to life.Finally another wrote: I really liked that the book is not your usual serial killer thriller. First you are in a part if the U.S. that isn't normally featured in books. Second, it features native Americans in a positive and enlightened way. Third, it is very well written with enough description to bring life and feeling without it being too wordy and dry.The third book in the series, When Silence Screams, came out in 2021 and more stories are in the works. You can find more information on Mark and his work on his website https://markedwardlangley.com/home and his social media locations.That wraps this episode of Mysteries to Die For. Support our show by subscribing, telling a mystery lover about us, and giving us a five-star review. Become a member of our Body Bag Brigade by financially supporting this season with a one-time donation. Pay what you can. Interested in advertising on Mysteries To Die For? Check out our website. Information is in the show notes and on our website TGWolff.com/Podcast.  Mysteries to Die For is written by TG Wolff with contribution from Jack Wolff. The Legend of El Melena was written by Mark Edward Langley. Music and production are by Jack Wolff. Episode art is by TG Wolff.