Bill Crider's mysteries featuring Sheriff Dan Rhodes continually win praise, and his newest in the series, Death by accident, is no exception. Rhodes is one of the most likable law-enforcement officers in fiction, and his deep understanding of humankind, quick mind, common sense and humanity continually keep readers intrigued. In Death by accident, Rhodes, a Texan, is again faced with the misgivings of rural Blacklin County. A dead man floating in the old swimming pool could easily been called an accident, but Rhodes uncovers murder. Rhodes goes about looking for a connection and a killer.