<p>EA Mayes writes a mystery series set in a <em>Breaking Bad </em>New Mexico where rattlesnakes, corrupt land deals, trafficker gangs and a tri-cultural history intermingle with murderous consequences. EA taught college literature and cultural studies, so she's studied crime fiction from inside and out. Check out her upcoming mystery titles at eamayes.com and read her weekly crime fiction newsletter at eamayes.substack.com.</p><p></p>