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Summary: An excellent mystery, with all the right ingredients!
Review: This is a fascinating book seeped in the mystical spiritualism of the Native American. Indio is "the Keeper", but his ancient mind and body is failing him. Solano, who he raised as a son, is urging him to pass on the Datura basket and let him become the Keeper of the Pathway.But this cannot be. Indio knows that Solano is not one of the chosen, and as much as he loves him, he cannot do this. But there is no one else. Will this mean the death of the ceremony? The Death of the Mystery? Even as Indio wrestles with his unsolvable dilemma, Solano has plans of his own. What is the answer? What will be the final outcome? This story resonates with rich description, and has colorful and emotional soul stirring spiritual nuances that carry the reader ever deeper into the fascinating and mysterious world of the Native American religion. With realism, detail, and suspense, the author has amply demonstrated his ability to transcend cultures and worlds. This is a book that deserves a place in the library of anyone who knows, and loves, the real Native American. Into this setting comes Noah Winter, a no nonsense retired Police officer who has created a vast wealthy empire for himself. He is inexorably drawn into a deepening mystery when he searches for his best friend, and his nephew who have disappeared with only the slimmest of clues to go on. As it becomes more apparent that they were caught up in Solano's diabolical machinations, his own life, and his future become threatened, and the only way out is to see it through... whatever the cost. Mr. Squires expertly weaves a plot that is enthralling, mysterious, and identifiable. You really come to not only know the characters, but feel their pain as well. This is a page turner in every sense of the word. Well written, using description, emotion, and realism, the reader is absorbed in the story. He even uses a touch of humor at just the right time to counter balance the incredible tension that grows to the chilling climax. This is definitely a five-star book that places Mr. Squires firmly in the seat as one of his publisher's finest authors.
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Summary: The Dead of Winter
Review: This is an excellent book written by a very capable author.
The story is compelling, the characters come to life and it is hard to put down.
A very good read, highly recommended
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Summary: Midwest Book Review - a winner
Review: With this first in a series of Noah Winters mystery thrillers, author Squires lays some exciting groundwork indeed. His writing style is literary mainstream, with well developed narrative and dialog, the characters robust.
Noah Winters makes a quite appealing main character. Tall, powerful, successful, decent, this ex-cop turned millionaire entrepreneur struggles with a haunted past. When his nephew Robbie disappears, reportedly headed to meet up with Noah's childhood friend Clayton, Noah goes in search of the boy.
From there Noah is drawn into a web of seemingly unrelated events that threaten his professional standing and eventually his life. Native American mysticism plays a part, as Noah tracks the sinister and charismatic Solano. The shocking truth is revealed slowly as Noah works against the clock. Can anyone be trusted? Will those he loves survive? And will his money, decency and strength be enough to circumvent disaster?
The Dead of Winter is not light reading. The prose is intelligent and engrossing, deftly put together. Jay Squires has a winner here.
Rating:
Summary: Midwest Book Review - a winner
Review: With this first in a series of Noah Winters mystery thrillers, author Squires lays some exciting groundwork indeed. His writing style is literary mainstream, with well developed narrative and dialog, the characters robust.
Noah Winters makes a quite appealing main character. Tall, powerful, successful, decent, this ex-cop turned millionaire entrepreneur struggles with a haunted past. When his nephew Robbie disappears, reportedly headed to meet up with Noah's childhood friend Clayton, Noah goes in search of the boy.
From there Noah is drawn into a web of seemingly unrelated events that threaten his professional standing and eventually his life. Native American mysticism plays a part, as Noah tracks the sinister and charismatic Solano. The shocking truth is revealed slowly as Noah works against the clock. Can anyone be trusted? Will those he loves survive? And will his money, decency and strength be enough to circumvent disaster?
The Dead of Winter is not light reading. The prose is intelligent and engrossing, deftly put together. Jay Squires has a winner here.
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