Synopses & Reviews
New York Times bestselling author Margaret Coel returns to the Wind River Reservation with Arapaho attorney Vicky Holden and Father John OMalley investigating a mystery overshadowed by a mythological miracle
A mysterious penitent confesses to murder, and then flees the confessional before Father John can identify him. Two months later, Vicky discovers rancher Dennis Carey shot dead in his truck along Blue Sky Highway. With the tragic news comes the exposure of an astonishing secret: the most sacred creature in Native American mythology, a white buffalo calf, was recently born on Careys ranch.
The miraculous animal draws a flood of pilgrims to the reservation, frustrating Vicky and Father Johns already difficult investigation as they try to unravel the strange events surrounding both Careys murder and the recent disappearances of three cowboys from his ranch.
It could be coincidence, given a cowboys nomadic life, but Vicky doesnt believe in coincidences. And at the back of Father Johns mind is the voice from the man in the confessional: I killed a man
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.”
—The Denver Post
Praise for Killing Custer
“Coels mastery at blending the past and present, as well as the blurry lines between fact and fiction, make this a satisfying historical read.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Coels characters are well developed, her descriptions, vivid and clear. The plot keeps the story moving quickly and theres a twist at the end readers may not see coming. As usual, Coels dialogue is crisp and authentic and her experience as a historian and expert on Arapaho Indians shows.”
—Examiner.com
Review
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Night of the White Buffalo is as fresh as any of the Boulder authors other books. In fact, Coels work has a maturity that comes from years of honing the writing craft.”—
The Denver Post “Fans of the Wind River Mystery series will find Night of the White Buffalo hard to put down. With well-developed characters and evocative descriptions, this eighteenth installment in the series is another example of Coels prowess as a writer. Once again, authentic dialogue combines with historical fact to create an authentic, exciting read.”—Examiner.com
“Compelling…Coel deftly inscribes Arapaho tradition and culture into the Western landscape, portraying both the grace and the squalor of reservation life.”—Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
With her gritty mysteries steeped in authentic Native American culture, New York Times bestselling author Margaret Coel is widely considered the most accomplished heir to Tony Hillerman s legacy, (Scripps Howard News Service). In the latest Wind River novel, Arapaho attorney Vicky Holden and Father John O Malley confront a ruthless killer in the wake of a miraculous event.
A mysterious penitent confesses to murder, and then flees the confessional before Father John can identify him. Two months later, Vicky discovers rancher Dennis Carey shot dead in his truck along Blue Sky Highway. With the tragic news comes the exposure of an astonishing secret: the most sacred creature in Native American mythology, a white buffalo calf, was recently born on Carey s ranch.
Making national headlines, the miraculous animal draws a flood of pilgrims to the reservation, frustrating an already difficult investigation. As visitors throw the reservation into turmoil, Vicky and Father John try to unravel the strange events surrounding both Carey s murder and the recent disappearances of three cowboys from his ranch.
It could be coincidence, given the nomadic life of the cowboy trade, but when one of them fails to appear in court to testify on an assault charge, Vicky wonders if Arnie Walkfast and his Arapaho buddies are guilty of more than just assault. And at the back of Father John s mind is the voice from the man in the confessional: I killed a man
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About the Author
Margaret Coel is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of the acclaimed novels featuring Father John OMalley and Vicky Holden, as well as the Catherine McLeod Mysteries and several works of nonfiction. Originally a historian by trade, she is considered an expert on the Arapaho Indians. A native of Colorado, she resides in Boulder.