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James D. Doss is the author of ten previous Charlie Moon mysteries, two of which 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 James D. Doss

"Highly entertaining...Big money, big gambles, and a surprise ending will keep readers turning the pages."

—-Publishers Weekly on Shadow Man

"Like Tony Hillerman, 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 on Shadow Man

"With all the skill and timing of a master magician, Doss unfolds a meticulous plot laced with a delicious sense of humor and set against a vivid southern Colorado."

—-Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Witch's Tongue

"Doss's ear for Western voices is remarkable, his tone whimsical.... If you don't have time for the seven-hour drive from Denver to Pagosa, try The Witch's Tongue for a taste of southern Colorado."

—-Rocky Mountain News on The Witch's Tongue

"A classy bit of storytelling that combines myth, dreams, and plot complications so wily they'll rattle your synapses and tweak your sense of humor. For a good time, read Doss."

—-Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Witch's Tongue

"Doss does for the Utes what Tony Hillerman has done for the Navajo."

—-The Denver Post

"Doss has reproduced the land of the southern Colorado Utes with vivid affection."

—-The Dallas Morning News

Publishers Weekly

In Doss's entertaining 11th Charlie Moon mystery (after 2005's Shadow Man), Sarah Frank, the 14-year-old Ute-Papago daughter of Moon's late friend Provo Frank, finds herself wanted for the murder of her crotchety part-time employer, Ben Silver, in Nevada. Worst yet, Tonapah's sheriff, Ned Popper, witnesses Sarah hovering over Ben's body and hears the dying man gasp out Sarah's name as she beats her retreat. While Sarah runs for shelter in Colorado, tribal investigator Moon, unaware of Sarah's whereabouts, enlists the help of his love interest, FBI agent Lila Mae McTeague, to locate the girl and bring her to safety. A clever plot, colorful writing and wisecracking asides will keep readers turning the pages. (Sept.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.