Desert Sunshine

Rating:
Summary: Fascinating
Review: "Desert Sunshine" debut novel by Reece Daniel is a well-written narrative that rivals the best of Tony Hillerman. Using words, Daniel paints pictures of the beauty that abounds in and around the desert while presenting readers with a portrait of pristine lands untouched by progress. Daniel's glimpses into the life style and spirituality of the Apaches, brings a sense of reality to his story. "Desert Sunshine" is easily one of the best time travel tales that I have read. This book is part mystery, part romance, and page after page just plain great reading. Having read many stories concerning the unusual abilities of Native American Shamans, much of Daniel's narrative reads like non-fiction. Desert Sunshine is Best-Seller quality and I look forward to reading much more from this talented author.
Beverly J Scott author of "Righteous Revenge" & "Ruth Fever"

Rating:
Summary: Has it all
Review: Desert Sunshine has it all- romance and time travel wrapped within a murder mystery. The time travel aspect leads the reader to a baffling ending that Jack Finney would have enjoyed. I look forward to future works from this author.

Rating:
Summary: Entertaining, and fun¿
Review: This is the first book written by Reece Daniel, and he is to be commended for his effort. The story of a modern day Arizona Ranger going back in time to 1882, where he is again an Arizona Ranger, is a nice twist. I like time travel stories as well as westerns, so this fits the bill.

The story is generously laced with good descriptions and attention to detail; the comedy of the main character adjusting to life of over 100 years ago is great. The relationship of Native American spiritualism and Christianity is nicely portrayed, and there is plenty of action, too. I especially liked Waddie... the drunken side-kick.

Predictably, the main character almost gets caught in on of those "space-time continuum" paradoxes, but it all works out, and the end leaves you thinking there may be a sequel in the works.