In this thrilling collection of short stories,New York Times bestselling author Margaret Coel invites you to follow Father John OβMalley and Vicky Holden further into the hidden mysteries and crimes of the Wind River Reservationβ¦
When artifacts are stolen from the Arapaho Museum, Father John and Vicky are drawn down a path of two-bit hoodlums, drug dealers, and murderβ¦An allergic reaction lands a young man in the ICU, but his life hinges on solving the mystery of a thirty-year-old murderβ¦Vicky finds herself in a game of cat and mouse with Lonny Hereford, the murderer they call Bad Heart, whom she helped put away three years agoβ¦
Experience these and other tales of sin, secrets, and retribution by award-winning author Margaret Coel. Also included are two essays by the author revealing her insights on writing about the West.
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Review
"Tony Hillerman calls Margaret Coel 'a master' of her craft. It is no wonder. [She] brings Native Americans to the fictional frontier in a way that honors the genre."β The Denver Post
"Coel masterfully interweaves modern mysteries with the richness of Native American history and creates multilayered relationships in the larger tapestry of community life."β *Ventura (CA) County Star
"Now widely considred the most accomplished heir to Tony Hillerman's legacy."β Scripps Howard News Service*
"A great storyteller."β The Daily Oklahoman
About the Author
Margaret Coel is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of the acclaimed Wind River Mystery novels featuring Father John OβMalley and Vicky Holden, including Buffalo Bill's Dead Now and The Spider's Web , as well as the Catherine McLeod Mysteries, including The Perfect Suspect ,and several works of nonfiction. Originally a historian by trade, she is considered an expert on the Arapaho Indians.