Synopses & Reviews
In her pulse-pounding mysteries, New York Times
bestselling author Margaret Coel interweaves authentic Native American culture and history with modern-day suspense. In the latest Wind River novel, Arapaho attorney Vicky Holden and Father John OMalley are caught between two cultures that wont let go of the pastand a killer who wont leave any witnesses
The whole town of Lander has turned out for the big parade celebrating the start of the new rodeo season. The main spectacle this year is the appearance of Colonel Edward Garretta spot-on impersonator of General George Armstrong Custerand a troop of men acting as the ill-fated Seventh Cavalry.
The problem is they are being followed by a group of Arapaho warriors from the Wind River Reservation, who proceed to encircle Garrett and his men in a dare ride” just to remind them exactly who won the Battle of the Little Bighorn. But when the ride is over, history seems to have repeated itself: Garrett is dead in the street with a bullet hole in his chest.
No one is sure what happened, but public sentiment quickly turns against the Arapahoand the prime suspect is Colin Morningside, a descendant of Crazy Horse. When a local attorney connected to Morningside disappears, the accusations only grow stronger.
Father John OMalley knows in his heart the Arapaho are not guilty. And Vicky Holden finds herself professionally and personally compromised from getting involved. But what begins as a murder soon reveals itself as a conspiracy that neither Father John nor Vicky could have foreseen. And someone wants to ensure that the truth they discover will die with them
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“Fans of Hillerman and the Thurlos will find this Native American mystery compelling, exciting, and informative.”
The Midwest Book Review“Nicely paced and suspenseful. Coel blends frontier history, complex emotions, and western vistas in a way that is all her own.” Booklist
“A character driven story. It will be interesting to see where Coel goes next.” Booknews
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Praise for New York Times Bestselling Author Margaret Coel "[Coel is] a master."—Tony Hillerman
“[Coel] brings Native Americans to the fictional frontier in a way that honors the genre.”—The Denver Post
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“In lesser hands, this tale of long-buried hatred, greed, and cowardice might falter, but 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 “Another spellbinding story of Native American history set in modern times…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
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Praise for the New York Times bestselling Wind River Mysteries “[Coel is] a master.”—Tony Hillerman
“[A] vivid voice for the West.”—The Dallas Morning News
“Coels work has a maturity that comes from years of honing the writing craft…Her characters are not clichés, but real people who are imbued with the richness of their Indian heritage.”—The Denver Post
Synopsis
According to legend, Sacajawea
the Native American woman who helped guide the Lewis and Clark expedition through the American wilderness
is buried on the Wind River Reservation. Now, a college professor
and longtime friend of Arapaho attorney Vicky Holden
has disappeared while seeking the truth behind the legend.
Vicky and Father John O’Malley soon discover that her missing friend is linked to another female historian who also vanished on the reservationwhile researching Sacajawea twenty years ago. The answer to the mystery of the missing scholars may lie in the pages of Sacajawea’s hidden memoirsand with a culprit who will do anything to ensure they’re never found…
Synopsis
Arapaho attorney Vicky Holden and Father John OMalley are caught between two cultures that wont let go of the pastand a killer who wont leave any witnesses
On the anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Colonel Edward Garrett, a well- known Custer impersonator, leads a troop of reenactors in a cavalry parade down Main Street in Lander, Wyoming. But a group of Arapaho youth disrupts the parade by riding their horses around the column, just to remind everyone who actually won the battle. Then history repeats itself when, in the confusion, Garrett is shot dead.
Father John OMalley knows in his heart the Arapaho are not guilty. And Vicky Holden finds herself professionally and personally compromised from getting involved. But what begins as a murder soon reveals itself as a conspiracy that neither Father John nor Vicky could have foreseen. And someone wants to ensure that the truth they discover will die with them
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Margaret Coel returns to Wind River with Arapaho attorney Vicky Holden and Father John OMalley investigating a lethal link between legendary outlaw Butch Cassidy and a present-day murder
When Robert Walking Bears body is found in the Wind River mountains, his death appears to be accidentalexcept for the fact that he had been hunting for Butch Cassidys buried loot with a map he had gotten from his grandfather, a map believed to have been drawn by the leader of the Hole in the Wall gang himself.
It isnt long before rumors circulate that Robert was murdered by his own cousins to get the map and find the treasure themselves. Despite there being no evidence of foul play, the gossip gains credibility when both Vicky and Father John are contacted by an anonymous Arapaho claiming to have witnessed Roberts killing.
When one of Roberts cousins falls prey to another deadly accident, Vicky and Father John are convinced the victim is the witness who confided in them, and the hunt for the killer is on in earnestbefore more die in search of Cassidys cache.
About the Author
Margaret Coel is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of The Thunder Keeper, The Spirit Woman, The Lost Bird, The Story Teller, The Dream Stalker, The Ghost Walker, The Eagle Catcher, and several works of nonfiction. She has also authored many articles on the people and places of the American West. Her work has won national and regional awards. Her first John O'Malley mystery, The Eagle Catcher, was a national bestseller, garnering excellent reviews from the Denver Post, Tony Hillerman, Jean Hager, Loren D. Estleman, Stephen White, Earlene Fowler, Ann Ripley and other top writers in the field. A native of Colorado, she resides in Boulder.