61 Hours by Lee Child

Jack Reacher, "hitching a ride" on a tour bus, finds himself involved in a drug-related murder investigation when the bus leaves the road during a snow storm. Getting assistance from nearby Bolton, South Dakota, the passengers and Jack are "farmed out" to local citizens for the duration of the storm. Police Chief Holland and his large force is stressed by the storm and implications of their responsibility to the new prison outside of town due to a clause in a contract signed by the mayor. Holland and his assistant Andrew Peterson ask Jack for assistance because of his military background and experience. Throw into the mix nasty old Plato from Mexico, drug lord and just plain evil man, a freezing snow storm, and a brave elderly witness and you get excitement and suspense that only Child can produce. Another great adventure. Sandy Penton