- Hardcover: 370 pages
- Publisher: Avon Books (26 July 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0380974258
- ISBN-13: 978-0380974252
- Product Dimensions: 22 x 15 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,282,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In the fourth richly atmospheric Shaman mystery by author James D. Doss -- the second to be published in hardcover by Avon Books -- participants in the grueling Native American ritual called the Sun Dance have been dying for no apparent reason. Ute shaman Daisy Perika is receiving warnings from the spirits that there is a great evil in her midst. But Daisy's nephew Charlie Moon -- the tribal policeman investigating the unexplained fatalities -- suspects there are more natural forces at work. The stakes rise considerably for Moon when a childhood friend decides to look into the bizarre incidents for a newspaper article. Suddenly people the dedicated Native American lawman cares for deeply are in harm's way.
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Format:Hardcover
I grew up in the Four Corners area and generally enjoy Doss' portrayal of the area and of the Utes. I felt this book was not up to the others because of the annoying habit of portraying two of the main characters as child-women. There was an abundance of tiny hands, tiny waists, and tiny feet in tiny red shoes. Surely there are some tough, intelligent, and attractive Ute women. By the end I was ready for the two tiny women to jump off the Rio Grande Gorge, tiny hand in tiny hand.
Format:Hardcover
It is a healing ritual for the Utes living in Southwestern Colorado. However, the Sun Dance is also a physically demanding event. Still, when hale and hearty tribesmen die during the dance, tribal police officer Charlie Moon suspects foul play even though the official report is death due to natural causes.
However, the skeptical Charlie refuses to accept the explanation of his shaman aunt Daisy, who believes that an evil presence amidst the tribe is killing the participants. While Charlie continues to investigate the deaths, tribal reporter Delly Sands feels that she can ferret out the identity of the witch behind the recent deaths. However, Delly soon becomes a target and is hurt. Charlie begins to take Aunt Daisy seriously as he realizes that he is fighting something outside his understanding.
The fourth entry in the Moon mysteries, THE SHAMAN'S GAME, is a great new edition to one of the best Native American detective stories on the market today. The characters feel genuine, even though their beliefs are very diverse. Some believe deeply in the Indian spiritual world while others have been Anglicized. The story line brilliantly balances the dance between police procedural and ethnic heritage. However, what makes this particular novel stand out is James D. Doss's delightful description and dazzling deference to the power of the Sun Dance.
Harriet Klausner
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A mystical mystery
24 Aug 1998
Format:Hardcover
It is a healing ritual for the Utes living in Southwestern Colorado. However, the Sun Dance is also a physically demanding event. Still, when hale and hearty tribesmen die during the dance, tribal police officer Charlie Moon suspects foul play even though the official report is death due to natural causes.
However, the skeptical Charlie refuses to accept the explanation of his shaman aunt Daisy, who believes that an evil presence amidst the tribe is killing the participants. While Charlie continues to investigate the deaths, tribal reporter Delly Sands feels that she can ferret out the identity of the witch behind the recent deaths. However, Delly soon becomes a target and is hurt. Charlie begins to take Aunt Daisy seriously as he realizes that he is fighting something outside his understanding.
The fourth entry in the Moon mysteries, THE SHAMAN'S GAME, is a great new edition to one of the best Native American detective stories on the market today. The characters feel genuine, even though their beliefs are very diverse. Some believe deeply in the Indian spiritual world while others have been Anglicized. The story line brilliantly balances the dance between police procedural and ethnic heritage. However, what makes this particular novel stand out is James D. Doss's delightful description and dazzling deference to the power of the Sun Dance.
Harriet Klausner
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Needs to improve female characters.
1 Feb 1999
Format:Hardcover
I grew up in the Four Corners area and generally enjoy Doss' portrayal of the area and of the Utes. I felt this book was not up to the others because of the annoying habit of portraying two of the main characters as child-women. There was an abundance of tiny hands, tiny waists, and tiny feet in tiny red shoes. Surely there are some tough, intelligent, and attractive Ute women. By the end I was ready for the two tiny women to jump off the Rio Grande Gorge, tiny hand in tiny hand.
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