Burr, Oklahoma, summer, 1976: On the eve of America's Bicentennial celebration, a notorious local politician is assassinated at a campaign rally. The case seems open and shut; the killer-a young, anonymous homeless woman-is shot by police at the scene. With the death of the assassin, the lead investigator is content to write off the crime as a random act. Burr's Chief of Police, Emmett Hardy, isn't so sure. Hardy becomes convinced the killing is the culmination of something deeper and darker-a violent conspiracy that not only makes a mockery of justice but ultimately threatens his life and those around him. A tale of murder, revenge, and intrigue, Blond Hair, Blue Eyes is Emmett Hardy's most difficult and exciting case yet.
Chris Kelsey is a native Oklahoman now living in Dutchess County, NY. Blond Hair, Blue Eyes is his fifth novel. In addition to being an author, Chris is also an accomplished jazz saxophonist. He currently teaches instrumental music at Trinity-Pawling School in Pawling, NY.