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
Review
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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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
Margaret Coel returns to Wind River with a brand new mystery featuring Vicky Holden and Father John O'Malley.
In 1923, Arapahos from the Wind River Reservation were recruited to appear as extras in the silent film The Covered Wagon. But Charlie Wallowingbull never returned home, leaving people to believe he abandoned his wife and unborn son.
Kiki Wallowingbull, Charlie's great-grandson, went to Hollywood determined to uncover the truth behind his great-grandfather's disappearance. But Kiki has been murdered-his frozen body discovered by Father John, and his supposed killer confessing to Vicky that it was self-defense. Together, they must find the connection between two deaths separated by nearly a century.
Synopsis
Coel returns to Wind River with a new mystery featuring Arapaho attorney Vicky Holden and Father John O'Malley.
Synopsis
Kiki Wallowingbull went to Hollywood to uncover the truth behind why his great-grandfather disappeared back in 1923. But after Kiki's frozen body is discovered on the reservation, Arapaho attorney Vicky Holden and Father John O'Malley must find the connection between the two violent deaths separated by nearly a century.
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 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
Synopsis
Kiki Wallowingbull went to Hollywood to uncover the truth behind why his great-grandfather disappeared back in 1923. But after Kiki's frozen body is discovered on the reservation, Arapaho attorney Vicky Holden and Father John O'Malley must find the connection between the two violent deaths separated by nearly a century.
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.