Rosalie Rayburn
The Digger Doyle Mysteries
The Power of Rain, The Sunshine Solution And Windswept
Award-winning journalist turned mystery author, Rosalie Rayburn writes gripping investigative fiction inspired by real-world politics, energy, and human nature.
About Me
A journalist who writes what others won’t.
Rosalie Rayburn spent nearly two decades as a reporter for the Albuquerque Journal, covering business, energy, politics, and government. Her career has taken her across the United States, Ireland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Portugal — giving her a rare, global perspective on how power really works.
That experience now fuels her fiction.
Her stories aren’t just mysteries — they’re grounded in the realities of corruption, ambition, and the consequences of truth.
Now based between the U.S. and Portugal, Rosalie continues to write novels and share her experiences of life abroad.
The Digger Doyle Mystery Series
Follow investigative reporter-turned-detective Elizabeth “Digger” Doyle as she uncovers the truth behind political corruption, environmental schemes, and long-buried secrets.
Book Collection
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Start with Book One: The Power of Rain
A determined investigative reporter.
A past that won’t stay buried.
Digger Doyle is driven by one thing: the truth — no matter the cost. But when her search for answers begins to collide with powerful interests, she finds herself pulled into something far more dangerous than she expected.
👉 Perfect entry point into the series
Crime Fiction
The Power Of Rainblending mystery, political intrigue, and personal conflict within the backdrop of New Mexico's landscapes.
Crime Fiction
The Sunshine SolutionSouthWest Writers Contest winner and finalist for the New Mexico/Arizona Book Awards in 2024.
Crime Fiction
WindsweptA remote wind farm. A journalist chasing the truth. A murder that shakes a community-and awakens a deeper reckoning.
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4.5 Review from our book reader
Digger Doyle Just Keeps Getting Better
This is a thoroughly enjoyable read about New Mexico. Rosalie Rayburn did a great job bringing the character and location to life. Looking forward to her next book,
Well Written
An excellent depiction of New Mexico's environment, both physical and social. As a lifelong resident, I appreciate the accurate portrayal of our community. Rayburn has given us a well written and thoroughly engaging story. I hope we'll see more from this author.
New Mexico shines here!
I really enjoyed The Power of Rain. I enjoyed the little history lessons. Local population vs. Big Developers is always a good story.
Great
Ends April 31st 2026
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By the time I hit the halfway mark, I was fully invested in both the present-day investigation and the cold case from decades earlier. Rosalie Rayburn balances danger, politics, and emotion without ever slowing the pace. I really felt Digger’s worry for her wife, which made the stakes even higher. This book has heart, grit, and a great sense of place. I finished it in two sittings.