Keith M. Donaldson's second Laura Wolfe novel, The Hill People, is a real page-turner. I didn't want to put the book down! The plot gathers momentum from the opening paragraphs of Donaldson's disturbingly believable tale of greed, deceit, political corruption, intimidation, murder, and international paramilitary operations. The protagonist, newspaper reporter Laura Wolfe, must learn to juggle her responsibilities as a new mother with her increasing notoriety as a journalist who finds herself in unfamiliar territory when approached to investigate some questionable government actions involving a miracle drug purported to cure cancer. Inside magnificent descriptions of Washington's most revered monuments and mysterious sanctums of power, Donaldson's colorful characters exhibit familiar personality traits, express realistic dialogue...

Captive and Enjoyable Read

Mr. Donaldson's second novel in the Laura Wolfe series proved to be a captive and enjoyable read. My living in northern Virginia gave me the opportunity to monitor his accuracy in depicting the greater Washington geography and infrastructure. He was right-on.



I am a big fan of John Sandford…his stories hook you in the first paragraph and the characters are so engaging. Laura Wolfe and her comrades have the same appeal and the intrigue of the story keeps you engrossed to the last page! - Lori Fisher

The story is highly compelling and the characters are engaging and interesting. The story is well told, and all of the important details are wrapped up nicely. This was a complex story to craft, and it was done well.

C. E., Arlington, VA



A very, very good mystery; lots of twists and turns, a surprise ending and interesting characters. Fast-paced plot with antagonists you love to hate and a protagonist who finally wins out against the bad guys and girls. I look forward to the next book by Keith Donaldson.

G. Posner, Shaker Heights, Ohio.

A chillingly believable tale
Keith M. Donaldson's second Laura Wolfe novel, The Hill People, is a real page-turner. I didn't want to put the book down! The plot gathers momentum from the opening paragraphs of Donaldson's disturbingly believable tale of greed, deceit, political corruption, intimidation, murder, and international paramilitary operations. His protagonist, newspaper reporter Laura Wolfe, must learn to juggle her responsibilities as a new mother with her increasing notoriety as a journalist who finds herself in unfamiliar territory when approached to investigate some questionable government actions involving a miracle drug purported to cure cancer. Inside magnificent descriptions of Washington's most revered monuments and mysterious sanctums of power, Donaldson's colorful characters exhibit familiar personality traits, express realistic dialogue, and reveal universal human foibles as they attempt cunning behind-the-scenes manipulations in their respective quests to uncover the truth The underlying premise of the novel can be found in a confidential remark by the ruthless 'but fictional, remember?' head of the pharmaceutical industry lobby, 'We don't manufacture cures, we only manufacture dependencies.' As chilling as that feels, The Hill People sizzles with veracity.
-- April Dunn