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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
If you are interested in American Indian culture then this may be the book for you. Vicky Holden is an Arapaho lawyer, a Pethroglyph (the drowning man ) gets stolen. Seven years prior the same thing happened, except a man was murdered and one of the tribe has been convicted. The convicted man's father asks Vicky to look into the case and prove that his son is innocent. With out giving away the plot this is an action packed story, beautifully written, describing live on the reservation brilliantly. The characters are believable and draw you in to the story.
I have read almost all of Margaret Coel's books and have never been disappointed.
I have read almost all of Margaret Coel's books and have never been disappointed.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Excellent addition to an excellent series
22 Sep 2006
Format:Hardcover
The Drowning Man is an excellent addition to the Vicky Holden and Father O'Malley mysteries. Each book in Margaret Coel's series is original and tightly plotted, and her characters are very real with their human frailties and struggles. Even the characters with major flaws (for instance Vicky's abusive ex-husband) have good traits as well as bad. She brings the Arapaho culture to life, and her understanding and respect for the people are evident.
In the latest of the series, sacred petroglyphs have been stolen, and an Arapaho who has been in prison for seven years for murder may be able to shed light on the desecration. Coel makes the ancient `glyphs come to life, and I have a new appreciation for them after reading this book, which turns out to be educational as well as entertaining.
After twelve books, I was hoping Vicky would find a bit of happiness and no longer be "woman alone," especially since there are two strong, complex, and very appealing men in her life. I'm afraid neither the handsome priest (her soul mate) nor the gorgeous Lakota lawyer (every woman's dream lover) is destined to walk into the sunset with Vicky. Now I will spend the next year hoping I'm wrong about that and looking forward to the next installment of what is one of my favorite series.
All series are better if read in order, so try Eagle Catcher and Ghost Walker first. If you do, I'm sure you'll want to read all of them.
In the latest of the series, sacred petroglyphs have been stolen, and an Arapaho who has been in prison for seven years for murder may be able to shed light on the desecration. Coel makes the ancient `glyphs come to life, and I have a new appreciation for them after reading this book, which turns out to be educational as well as entertaining.
After twelve books, I was hoping Vicky would find a bit of happiness and no longer be "woman alone," especially since there are two strong, complex, and very appealing men in her life. I'm afraid neither the handsome priest (her soul mate) nor the gorgeous Lakota lawyer (every woman's dream lover) is destined to walk into the sunset with Vicky. Now I will spend the next year hoping I'm wrong about that and looking forward to the next installment of what is one of my favorite series.
All series are better if read in order, so try Eagle Catcher and Ghost Walker first. If you do, I'm sure you'll want to read all of them.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
terrific mystery
9 Sep 2006
Format:Hardcover
On the Wind River Reservation, every Arapaho is stunned by the theft of THE DROWNING MAN. The ancient petroglyph is considered a sacred tribal heirloom of immense value as the spirits etched the image of the hunter drowning in water. The thieves send their ransom demand of a quarter of a million dollars to have the artifact returned or else watch it vanish on the black market.
Father John O'Malley is outraged by this desecration and vows to investigate until he uncovers the identity of the thieves and returns the icon back to the tribe. Realizing the parallels to another stolen petroglyph seven years ago in which the item was never recovered and allegedly one of the felons Travis Birdsong killed his partner Raymond Trueblood, attorney Vicky Holden joins Father John on his inquiries because she believes that Travis was innocent of the robbery and the homicide. Neither is prepared to encounter a killer who will murder anyone who threatens him or his lucrative business.
This is a terrific mystery as Margaret Coel showcases a major international issue involving illegal selling of stolen contraband in this case a priceless religious artifact from Native Americans. The investigation is excellent as the lead pair does a fabulous job following the clues while the culprit waits for the right moment to eliminate them. However, what makes this one of the best entries of a strong series is the tribal reaction to the horror of the theft as fans can feel their anguish. Ms. Coel is at her best with this sensitive whodunit.
Harriet Klausner
Father John O'Malley is outraged by this desecration and vows to investigate until he uncovers the identity of the thieves and returns the icon back to the tribe. Realizing the parallels to another stolen petroglyph seven years ago in which the item was never recovered and allegedly one of the felons Travis Birdsong killed his partner Raymond Trueblood, attorney Vicky Holden joins Father John on his inquiries because she believes that Travis was innocent of the robbery and the homicide. Neither is prepared to encounter a killer who will murder anyone who threatens him or his lucrative business.
This is a terrific mystery as Margaret Coel showcases a major international issue involving illegal selling of stolen contraband in this case a priceless religious artifact from Native Americans. The investigation is excellent as the lead pair does a fabulous job following the clues while the culprit waits for the right moment to eliminate them. However, what makes this one of the best entries of a strong series is the tribal reaction to the horror of the theft as fans can feel their anguish. Ms. Coel is at her best with this sensitive whodunit.
Harriet Klausner
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Remembering why we liked these characters in the first place
5 Nov 2006
Format:Hardcover
The great thing about this series is that the characters haven't changed. They've grown, but they are still the same fundamental people they were initially, and one can see how they've tried to make themselves fit in better in their world, and in some ways succeeded, and in others, continue to fail.
Vicky is still nosy, still bull-headed about pursuing justice for the under-dog, and still really reckless. Father John is still devout, still in recovery, and still a pragmatic force for good in a place that seems to desperately need him.
The rest of the characters aren't particularly likeable except for most of the Indian elders, but the Native American cultural information, by an author with impressive credentials on the subject, is fascinating.
Vicky is still nosy, still bull-headed about pursuing justice for the under-dog, and still really reckless. Father John is still devout, still in recovery, and still a pragmatic force for good in a place that seems to desperately need him.
The rest of the characters aren't particularly likeable except for most of the Indian elders, but the Native American cultural information, by an author with impressive credentials on the subject, is fascinating.
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