Jack Matthews

JACK MATTHEWS BOOKSHOP 

My first novel, Death at La Osa, was released in December 2021. My second novel, Arroyo of Shells: A Pueblo Tribal Police Mystery, was released in August 2024. Sunstone Press published both novels.

I am an AUTHOR AFFILIATE to the Bookshop.org organization. I don't have a stone and mortar bookshop, just this website. Buying your books through my website helps local bookstores and me as an author.  A portion of the price of the book goes to independent bookstores across the United States and I obtain a portion--it's about 10% to independent bookstores, 10% to me as an author.  You can choose which bookstore to whom you donate. I donate to Leaves and Tea in Fort Worth. You may choose your own independent bookstore. I also donate 5% of my net proceeds on the sale of Death at La Osa: A Pueblo Tribal Police Mystery  to the Tiwa language classes at the schools associated with the Taos Pueblo, the Red Willow People.

I have curated lists of books below, such as: books of New Mexico, spy fiction, and books my friends recommend.

Although my two novels may be purchased at Amazon and Barnes & Noble, I suggest you consider purchasing through Bookshop.org, as it helps local bookstores. In any case, happy reading and turning of the pages.

Thanks,

Jack

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ABOUT JACK

Jack Matthews is a former professor of history and anthropology at colleges and universities in Texas.  He held tenures at Amarillo College and Cisco College in Texas and lectured at University of Texas at Arlington and TCU on the anthropology of religion and Native American history. Born in Brownwood, Texas, Matthews was reared in small town, rural environment, working on his uncles' ranches and living alongside the Colorado River and Cherokee and Rough Creeks. 

Jack divides his time between Fort Worth, Texas, and Taos, New Mexico.