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A John Treehorn Mystery #2
Stolen Sisters
Death wears a red dress. FBI Special Agent John Treehorn arrives in an isolated oil boomtown after a wolf uncovers a woman’s frozen hand grasping an FBI badge and a final request, “Call FBI Agent John Treehorn”. He doesn’t know the victim or why she summoned him, but he answers her call. As Treehorn hunts for the Navajo engineer’s killer, his fellow agent Raven Shelly searches for a missing prostitute in the same crime-afflicted town. When a red dress worn by one woman is found to belong to the other, the two cases merge as one, thus confirming Treehorn’s suspicion that there’s a serial killer who walks among them and the agent intends to bury him. As the investigation continues, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s movement seeks answers for the victims, a corrupt CEO uses his money to bend the will of the dependent community, and an evil, long-buried secret emerges from beneath the town. Treehorn and Shelly discover the Stolen Sisters will answer their questions, even if it leaves them with lingering nightmares. This book is for mature audiences only due to graphic crime content and violence. FBI Special Agent John Treehorn Shadow Dancer - Book #1 Stolen Sisters - Book #2 Bad Penny - Book #3 Short Mystery Read Indian Posse - Book #4 Devil’s Doorbell - Book #5 Release 2020
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323 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 25, 2018
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September 9, 2021
Wonderful book again
I can’t get enough of these John Treehorn stories! FBI agent John Treehorn is sent to the Navaho reservation where he was born to take a case where the body had a note asking for him. Lots of details and good characters.
I can’t get enough of these John Treehorn stories! FBI agent John Treehorn is sent to the Navaho reservation where he was born to take a case where the body had a note asking for him. Lots of details and good characters.
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October 15, 2019My first encounter with John Treehorn. I enjoyed the book, a fast read, believable characters, good story line.
February 25, 2020
Fantastic read!
Really enjoyed this book and have been with this series. I am part Native American but was adopted and don't know what tribe. I love reading these type of stories and I thank Ms. Diana Miller for such believable characters and heroes. The only problem I have is when a word is missing or extra words are there that don't make sense in the sentence. But I've learned to make sense of these spots. Anyway, thanks for these entertaining stories.
Really enjoyed this book and have been with this series. I am part Native American but was adopted and don't know what tribe. I love reading these type of stories and I thank Ms. Diana Miller for such believable characters and heroes. The only problem I have is when a word is missing or extra words are there that don't make sense in the sentence. But I've learned to make sense of these spots. Anyway, thanks for these entertaining stories.
November 10, 2020
After using book 1 in the series to set the background of FBI agent John Treehorn, this book really focused on his investigative skills when he is sent to the North Dakota oil fields. I really enjoyed this book, had a hard time putting it down. Glad to see Agent Raven Shelly working with him again and glad there is a love interest.
May 23, 2021
A very good next entry in this series!
This is an excellent series about a Navajo FBI agent who doesn't just work on the Reservation. This is a very good mystery. It keeps you guessing until the final chapter. More twists and turns than a road up a 14,000 ft. Rocky Mountain. Highly recommended.
This is an excellent series about a Navajo FBI agent who doesn't just work on the Reservation. This is a very good mystery. It keeps you guessing until the final chapter. More twists and turns than a road up a 14,000 ft. Rocky Mountain. Highly recommended.
May 10, 2020
A good read , especially if you free up in four corners area
Good book, would have loved to see a effort to unite our semi local legendary or and officer Jim Chew and Agent Treehorn on a case of cases.
Good book, would have loved to see a effort to unite our semi local legendary or and officer Jim Chew and Agent Treehorn on a case of cases.
July 17, 2020
Intriguing
pretty fascinating , the author never seems to run out of plot twists. This book totally kept me awake to find out what could happen next.
pretty fascinating , the author never seems to run out of plot twists. This book totally kept me awake to find out what could happen next.
September 21, 2021
EXCELLENCE CONTINUED
This book had a excellent storyline with very interesting characters. The plot was easy to follow and the end result was never in doubt.
This book had a excellent storyline with very interesting characters. The plot was easy to follow and the end result was never in doubt.
July 30, 2022
another Dinah Miller thriller
Excellent read. Psychotic murderer, a FBI agent that never gives up. Shapes up to another thriller you don’t want to put down.
Excellent read. Psychotic murderer, a FBI agent that never gives up. Shapes up to another thriller you don’t want to put down.
August 6, 2020
John Treehorn was a FBI agent . He was a Navajo Indian. He was sent to a town to see if he could find out who was murdering woman. There was a group that had formed an organization to help these and other woman. A red dress was placed hanging from a tree or on the murder woman. Some of their bodies where found some not yet. Treehorn was a widower he lost his wife but still wore his wedding ring. There he met Samantha & sparks flew between them. There was a business doing work in the town. The men who worked there were a problem with the woman especially. Lots of things happening in the end.
September 16, 2020
I really enjoyed the book. The plot twists were good. The crime scene imagery was horrifying. The book is definitely an R-rated entry not suitable for younger readers nor for the faint of heart. I read the first Treehorn mystery and find that this one is greatly improved. It seems less rushed in its presentation, or perhaps more complete.
The one thing that is hard for me to get used to in Miller's books is the long sections of dialogue with little description. Sometimes it is a bit hard to see who is talking to who. Despite this, it is a good book and an interesting read. I look forward to the next one.
The one thing that is hard for me to get used to in Miller's books is the long sections of dialogue with little description. Sometimes it is a bit hard to see who is talking to who. Despite this, it is a good book and an interesting read. I look forward to the next one.
May 1, 2021
I am so hooked on John Treehorn and his Navajo adventures. I couldn't put this book down. A great trail till the very last page! Poor Navajo's.
June 17, 2019
Just gets better!!!!
If you ever need help Agent Treehorn is the one to feel Again he goes after the killers of Native women.When he and those he care about are threatened he comes up fighting for justice.This is a great series to read.Great author that makes you want more.
If you ever need help Agent Treehorn is the one to feel Again he goes after the killers of Native women.When he and those he care about are threatened he comes up fighting for justice.This is a great series to read.Great author that makes you want more.
May 28, 2019
Spellbinding
This book was well-written with an excellent story line
Held my interest to the last word
I don't have 4 more words
This book was well-written with an excellent story line
Held my interest to the last word
I don't have 4 more words
May 23, 2019
Excellent!
Another terrific murder mystery with FB I Special Agent John Treehorn is a delight to read. Fast moving action, conflicting clues, and many suspects are the basis of the search for murderers of two Indian women. This is again mature subject matter involving sexual crimes against indigenous native women over many years. It is extremely well written and exposes a situation many know nothing about. Excellent murder mystery!!
Another terrific murder mystery with FB I Special Agent John Treehorn is a delight to read. Fast moving action, conflicting clues, and many suspects are the basis of the search for murderers of two Indian women. This is again mature subject matter involving sexual crimes against indigenous native women over many years. It is extremely well written and exposes a situation many know nothing about. Excellent murder mystery!!
July 2, 2018
Incredible, Powerful, and Outstanding
Donna Miller has addressed one of the major little-known tragedies that's occurring in this continent right now...that of missing and murderer indigenous women. This book is not one to read it you don't want to learn a tiny bit of the truth, but it's well written, respectful of the issue, and has a resolution everyone who's lost someone would wish for, although likely will never have. My gratitude to this author for so well-describing the character's experiences. A powerful story.....READ THIS.
Donna Miller has addressed one of the major little-known tragedies that's occurring in this continent right now...that of missing and murderer indigenous women. This book is not one to read it you don't want to learn a tiny bit of the truth, but it's well written, respectful of the issue, and has a resolution everyone who's lost someone would wish for, although likely will never have. My gratitude to this author for so well-describing the character's experiences. A powerful story.....READ THIS.
July 13, 2018
Very impressive
I enjoyed this book very much. The characters are notable, the storyline is very believable and interesting. I found this book impressive. I’ll be eagerly awaiting the next book in this series.
I enjoyed this book very much. The characters are notable, the storyline is very believable and interesting. I found this book impressive. I’ll be eagerly awaiting the next book in this series.
August 22, 2018
Stolen Lives
It was exciting, mysterious, and intriguing all at once. It was even better than the first one. I can't wait to read the next one. I like Agent Treehorn and Agent Raven. Wow!
It was exciting, mysterious, and intriguing all at once. It was even better than the first one. I can't wait to read the next one. I like Agent Treehorn and Agent Raven. Wow!
October 13, 2018
Have enjoyed first two but the end was a bummer who has the twins and is that the end I of the story. Come on I need closure.
Who had the twins is this a cliff hanger or is the end. Loved John treehorn it's a great read. Ready for the next storey
Who had the twins is this a cliff hanger or is the end. Loved John treehorn it's a great read. Ready for the next storey
September 15, 2018
Captivating
Stolen Sisters is well-written and kept me reading to the end. I love the artwork too. I have a new favorite author!
Stolen Sisters is well-written and kept me reading to the end. I love the artwork too. I have a new favorite author!
April 7, 2019
WOWZER!!!
I stayed awake to read this.Takes established character in a new direction,and to anew height.fast paced,and frightening.Evil is .I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
I stayed awake to read this.Takes established character in a new direction,and to anew height.fast paced,and frightening.Evil is .I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
October 3, 2022
I love this series
Great story. I have read book 1 and loved it. Book 2 is even better. I can't wait to get book 3. The characters are wonderful. By the second book I felt like I knew them all. John Treehorn is a special agent with the FBI,. He works in DC, but being half indian, he investigates murders on the indian reservation where he grew up (also those around it). In this story a big oil company is drilling for oil in a small indian town. The workers have been abusing the indian women and now there has been a murder. Once Treehorn begins his investigation he finds that more women have gone missing. He is a no nonsense agent and he has a record of solving his cases. The characters are well develope and you will feel like they could be your friend. The story is well written and you won't want to put it down.
Great story. I have read book 1 and loved it. Book 2 is even better. I can't wait to get book 3. The characters are wonderful. By the second book I felt like I knew them all. John Treehorn is a special agent with the FBI,. He works in DC, but being half indian, he investigates murders on the indian reservation where he grew up (also those around it). In this story a big oil company is drilling for oil in a small indian town. The workers have been abusing the indian women and now there has been a murder. Once Treehorn begins his investigation he finds that more women have gone missing. He is a no nonsense agent and he has a record of solving his cases. The characters are well develope and you will feel like they could be your friend. The story is well written and you won't want to put it down.
August 14, 2019
fun read for the weekend
The Navajo reservation is not a place for shrimps JohnTreehorn is a fine example of that! The setting is North Dakota. You know that second state that really should be merged with Montana and South Dakota to give fair political representation to the source population and bring that areas population in line with that other IS protectorate Porto Rico. Oil field boom town problems exacerbate by the close proximity of Native American Reservation leads to Federal law men being brought in to investigate murder rape and disappeared Native American women. Real problem because the rate of the type of assault on that piece of the population is over twice the rate of the general populace EYES need to BE OPENED Wide!!
The Navajo reservation is not a place for shrimps JohnTreehorn is a fine example of that! The setting is North Dakota. You know that second state that really should be merged with Montana and South Dakota to give fair political representation to the source population and bring that areas population in line with that other IS protectorate Porto Rico. Oil field boom town problems exacerbate by the close proximity of Native American Reservation leads to Federal law men being brought in to investigate murder rape and disappeared Native American women. Real problem because the rate of the type of assault on that piece of the population is over twice the rate of the general populace EYES need to BE OPENED Wide!!
November 24, 2022
Ive found a new favorite author! This series is quite gritty, and well on the dark side, but she is a clear voice for today. I love the realistic characters, and the settings, and I'm reading the series in order. No spoilers here, but this book is really not for the faint of heart.
I snagged this particular book from the author's facebook page, (come to think of it, I found book one there too!) she offers a freebie every so often, so watch! She also donates a good portion of royalties to important charities, so blessings on her for that. .
I highly recommend this series, and have told all of my friends. I wish I could give more than five stars.
I snagged this particular book from the author's facebook page, (come to think of it, I found book one there too!) she offers a freebie every so often, so watch! She also donates a good portion of royalties to important charities, so blessings on her for that. .
I highly recommend this series, and have told all of my friends. I wish I could give more than five stars.
December 13, 2023
Another good plot: A dead woman with a stolen FBI badge and a note that says call John Treehorn brings the protagonist to a small oil town where he quickly discovers the murdered woman's case is tied to another investigation into a missing person. The case quickly becomes a chase for a serial killer. But is there only one? And is he the one who murdered the woman with badge and note? Lots os plot twists here, a little romance and some great supporting characters support a good plot. The book is a timely comment on missing Native American women and the real struggles of families to find their missing daughters and sisters.
September 9, 2019
Fine mystery grounded in a very current Native American and First Nations issue.
Missing and Murdered Indian Women (MMIW) is the extremely high incidence of victimized Native women and girls both in Canada and the US. Until very recently, these crimes were rarely and always inadequately investigated. The author presents one possible, regional explanation. The broader problem involves human trafficing of Natives and entrenched racism on the part of law enforcement.
The author has done a service in bringing the disgraceful matter to the reading audience.
Missing and Murdered Indian Women (MMIW) is the extremely high incidence of victimized Native women and girls both in Canada and the US. Until very recently, these crimes were rarely and always inadequately investigated. The author presents one possible, regional explanation. The broader problem involves human trafficing of Natives and entrenched racism on the part of law enforcement.
The author has done a service in bringing the disgraceful matter to the reading audience.
December 14, 2023
Stolen Sisters is the second Treehorn mystery by Dinah Miller and I’ve not read the first. But this novel stands alone convincingly, with just enough backstory to bring its characters and relationships to life. Two mysteries combine in a tale with many plot twists and confusions. Gruesome murder, scary danger, and an evocative sense of colliding cultures make for the sort of book that’s hard to put down before the end. Even the cover forms an enticing clue. An exciting read.
Disclosure: I love Tony Hillerman’s novels and this reminded me a little of them.
Disclosure: I love Tony Hillerman’s novels and this reminded me a little of them.
January 18, 2023
It was not my intention to read this book in one day, but I never found a place to stop. It was a compelling read -- wanting to know what happened, who was responsible, and how Treehorn was going to figure it out. The plot was good, the villains were bad, the turns and twists frustrating, and the suspense was impactful, and I love the last couple of pages. If you like action/adventure stories, with a twist of Native American intrigue, you will like these stories by Dinah Miller.
February 17, 2023
Good mystery with some dark moments
I enjoyed this book, but not quite as much as the first one. This is a good mystery that outlines the plight of Indigenous women. There is definitely good and evil. The story is fast paced and interesting. There were a couple of long, drawn out sexual moments that I found boring and unnecessary. Overall I recommend the book, but gave it 4 stars due to the "filler" sex scenes. I do look forward to reading further books in the series.
I enjoyed this book, but not quite as much as the first one. This is a good mystery that outlines the plight of Indigenous women. There is definitely good and evil. The story is fast paced and interesting. There were a couple of long, drawn out sexual moments that I found boring and unnecessary. Overall I recommend the book, but gave it 4 stars due to the "filler" sex scenes. I do look forward to reading further books in the series.
August 27, 2024
John and Raven are sent to North Dakota to investigate the death and disappearance of two Navajo women. This book could have been really powerful bc it addresses the really important issue of missing and murdered indigenous women. But, alas, the book falls short and instead we see Treehorn get into bar fights, act like an idiot around a new love interest and basically behave poorly--huge disservice to the plight of MMIW.....
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