Basin 63, Scott McIntosh
Basin 63, Scott McIntosh
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Basin 63

Author: Scott McIntosh

Series: Philip Chandler Thriller

Narrator: Rick Barr

Unabridged: 7 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/28/2025


Synopsis

In the arid Idaho desert, water is power—and murder is profitable.Philip Chandler thought he'd traded Boston's violent headlines for small-town tranquility when he took over the Fremont Herald. But that illusion shatters when a prominent couple is brutally killed, pulling Philip back into a world of ruthless avarice. His investigation leads to Basin 63, the underground aquifer that holds all of the valley's water, and a controversial desert development backed by powerful figures determined to protect their secrets at any cost. Exposing the truth won't just threaten Philip's paper—it could cost him his life.Justice dries up faster than desert rain in this gripping crime thriller by Scott McIntosh. Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly and C. J. Box.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Matthew on July 05, 2025

This was a fun, old-school who-dun-it. Replace the haggard detective with a curious weekly newspaper editor/publisher. Sub the gothic streets of a major metropolis for a rural town within reach of a mid-sized western city and you've got yourself a mystery that calls to mind the musings of Mickey Spi......more

Goodreads review by Kylee on August 21, 2025

I won this book in a giveaway! I don’t think I would’ve ever expected to enjoy a book where the main premise revolves water rights and developments in Idaho, of all places. But here I am! Fast paced and mostly likable characters. I was on the verge of being very upset about the ending when I remembe......more

Goodreads review by Joshua S Lunn on August 11, 2025

Don't interrupt my reading of this book Wow! I read it front to back in 2 days! I was so absorbed by the plot that I got irritated at people who interrupted my reading. Being a Boisean, this was fun to see such accurate descriptions of Boise landmarks (without giving a spoiler away, I cannot confirm......more

Goodreads review by Denise on August 06, 2025

This is a solid investigative mystery. Phillip Chandler is the owner and sole journalist of his small town Idaho weekly newspaper. When an elderly couple are murdered in their home, his investigation into the murder leads to a shocking revelation of corruption and greed. His investigation highlights......more

Goodreads review by Claudete on August 06, 2025

Basin 63 starts with a bored Phillip, journalist and owner of a small newspaper in a small town Fremont, then he moves into action after learning that a couple, elder owners of a farm, have been shot and killed in their home. He'll start digging and discover that everything is tied to the Basin 63,......more