The Widow's Revenge (Hardcover)
Description
A day’s work is never done for part-time P.I. Charlie Moon. As if fighting the toughest hombres and nastiest outlaws roaming the Southwest weren’t enough, Charlie must still save up some strength—and a whole lot of patience—for the little guys. His latest distress call is no exception: Local widow Loyola Montoya is making a fuss about witches. Witches?
Loyola swears there’s a whole midnight brood lurking in the woods, mocking her with lewd songs and harassing her with the carcasses of dead animals. Since she’s been known to cry wolf, Charlie’s loath to take her too seriously—until he arrives and discovers that Loyola took matters into her own hands…with disastrous results. Even though it’s too late for Charlie to save her, his Aunt Daisy—an aged Ute shaman who can communicate with the spirit world—may just have what it takes to help the widow get her revenge after all.
About the Author
James D. Doss is the author of the Charlie Moon mysteries, including A Dead Man’s Tale. Two of the Moon books were named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly. Originally from Kentucky, he divides his time between Los Alamos and Taos, New Mexico.
Praise for The Widow's Revenge…
Praise for James D. Doss
and his Charlie Moon mysteries
SNAKE DREAMS
“Outstanding… The narrator clearly is having fun as he unveils his tale, liberally laced with Native American lore, character idiosyncrasies, comedic asides, and a plot that weaves and twists like a highway in the Rockies.”
—Library Journal (starred review)
“Snake Dreams is the thirteenth novel in this series, and since it’s a very good one—funny, smart, and totally different—it’s a great place for readers to discover Moon.”
—Toronto Globe and Mail
THREE SISTERS
“One of his best yet!”—Booklist
“Wild, authentic…and highly satisfying.”—Detroit Free Press “A finely cut gem.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“James D. Doss’ novels about Charlie Moon…feel as if the author is sitting around a campfire, spinning a tall tale that engulfs a circle of listeners…Doss’ tale is evocative of the area and of Indian lore, and his chatty, down-home style shines in Three Sisters.”—Florida Sun-Sentinel
“Doss’s trademark humor keeps Charlie and Scott wisecracking as the plot spins smartly along to an unpredictable ending…Moon mysteries still charm us with Western voices and ways.”—Rocky Mountain News
STONE BUTTERFLY
“Style, pathos, enthusiasm, and humor to spare.”—Mystery Scene
“A clever plot…will keep readers turning the pages.”—Publishers Weekly
“The Moon series deftly blends traditional mystery elements with Native American mythology—a surefire read-alike for Hillerman fans.”—Booklist
“Droll, crafty, upper-echelon reading.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
SHADOW MAN
“Doss likes to toss a little Native American spiritualism and a lot of local color into his mysteries. Fans of the series will be well pleased.”—Booklist
"Fans of Daisy Perika, the 80-something shaman who brings much of the charm and supernatural thrill to James D. Doss’ mystery series, should like Shadow Man…nice reading.”—Rocky Mountain News
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