"Retreat" is Ronald M. Schunk's first published mystery. It features Sam Basro as deputy constable in the small town of Retreat, Kentucky. The small town borders the Ohio River, minutes from both Ohio and Indiana.

That Mr. Schunk is a retired police officer becomes obvious as he leads you through correct police procedure, as well as insights into the mind of law enforcement officers during official duty. Retreat has been invaded by drugs. Sam has been targeted by unknown pursuers. A local power plant employee is investigating "missing" electricity. Then there is a kidnapping, of Sam's wife. Sam must use all of his years of experience to put the pieces together to stop the drug trade, and to save his wife.

"Retreat" takes the reader on an exciting ride into small town crime, providing real life obstacles and issues. You can picture Retreat, with its cast of small town people, and their roles.

This is a great debut. We hope to see more of Deputy Constable Sam Basro from Ronald Schunk.