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A John Treehorn Mystery #3
Indian Posse
Justice, she’ll never be denied.FBI Special Agent John Treehorn hunts for a killer who left one victim spread-eagled on the Four Corners Monument and another dead near a stolen weapons cache deemed destroyed by the ATF.The case appears straight forward until within minutes it’s not when both corpses are found branded with the mark of Indian Posse, a ruthless gang on the Navajo Indian Reservation who hunts criminals that have failed to pay their debts to society.Treehorn, his fellow agents, and Police Chief Samuel Bear track the weapons that connect a Navajo Nation Police deputy’s murder to a deceased drug-dealing felon with a long criminal history. As the agents uncover the truth, a powerful man with a decades-long, hate-filled agenda fights to control the investigation that has prevented the FBI from solving a cold case.In the end, the Navajo who wears the golden badge stands with Indian justice and the white man’s This novel is for a mature audience only. It contains graphic crime scenes, graphic violence, and graphic adult intimate imagery. Note the warnings.The John Treehorn Mysteries follows FBI Special Agents John Treehorn and Benjamin Latimer, along with Indian Posse leader Parker Greyhorse as they search for criminals on the Navajo Nation. These are their stories.SHADOW DANCER (Book #1)STOLEN SISTERS (Book #2)BAD PENNY (Book #3 - Short Read for Charity)INDIAN POSSE (Book #4)DEVIL'S DOORBELL (Book #5)RAILROAD CROSSING (Book #6 - Short Read for Charity)THE HANGMAN (Book #7)THE STAGECOACH (Book #8 - Release November 2021)TATTOO YOU (Book #9 - Short Read for Charity)PEYOTE COYOTE (Book #10)BLACK HAT (Book #11)GRAVE DIGGER (Book #12 - Short Read for Charity)LADY JUSTICE (Book #13)Author fan www.facebook.com/SpecialAgentJohnTree...
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505 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 21, 2019
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July 14, 2019
Treehorn book 4
I've enjoyed this series very much. Somewhat confusing in some chapters so read carefully. The author brings it all together in the end.
I've enjoyed this series very much. Somewhat confusing in some chapters so read carefully. The author brings it all together in the end.
January 26, 2021
Love
I live all the Treehorm books but this one is my absolute favorite so far. Excellently written and a thrill.
I live all the Treehorm books but this one is my absolute favorite so far. Excellently written and a thrill.
November 3, 2022
I couldn't find a whole lot of information about Dinah Miller. She has written may books, a number of which feature the main character of this novel, John Treehorn. I don't know if Ms. Miller is of an indigenous American background, but she writes with a convincing command of Indian knowledge as well as the racism which Native Americans are made to suffer.
There are many organizations represented: the FBI. ATF, CIA, NNP, etc. And there are lots of characters, all quite believable. Because of all this I did found it sometimes difficult to determine who was speaking, and the author sometimes makes some jumps without spelling it out for the reader.
Otherwise, I found it to be an engaging story.
There are many organizations represented: the FBI. ATF, CIA, NNP, etc. And there are lots of characters, all quite believable. Because of all this I did found it sometimes difficult to determine who was speaking, and the author sometimes makes some jumps without spelling it out for the reader.
Otherwise, I found it to be an engaging story.
November 18, 2019
Indian Posse
I have enjoyed the John Treehorn Mystery’s and I do enjoy the way the author writes and how she develops the story. But, in this book I think things were carried a little to far. It may be that is what people want and helps sell books. Just my thoughts.
I have enjoyed the John Treehorn Mystery’s and I do enjoy the way the author writes and how she develops the story. But, in this book I think things were carried a little to far. It may be that is what people want and helps sell books. Just my thoughts.
July 1, 2019
Complicated, complex, Beautiful
This is as complicated as real life. Who lives, who dies, who does what, why. About the time it seems obvious, it isn't. The obvious had but isn't, there is a touch of anger in all of us.
I love these books. I was prepared not to - yet another set of Native detective with no-doubt issues...
Well, yeah, duh. I recommend starting with the first book. Otherwise, you might mix-identify his issues.
Here, his life is complicated by, well, his life. Which is complicating his job. And interfering with his life. I would cry for him.
He doesn't need, or want, my tears.
He is a man.
This is as complicated as real life. Who lives, who dies, who does what, why. About the time it seems obvious, it isn't. The obvious had but isn't, there is a touch of anger in all of us.
I love these books. I was prepared not to - yet another set of Native detective with no-doubt issues...
Well, yeah, duh. I recommend starting with the first book. Otherwise, you might mix-identify his issues.
Here, his life is complicated by, well, his life. Which is complicating his job. And interfering with his life. I would cry for him.
He doesn't need, or want, my tears.
He is a man.
March 3, 2020
Wonderful book!
This book was wonderful to read. It took me to places and yet I could stay with the story by remembering who the characters are. I am a bit troubled that a US court judge was such a bad character. I look forward to the next book and hope it will be as intriguing as this one has been.
This book was wonderful to read. It took me to places and yet I could stay with the story by remembering who the characters are. I am a bit troubled that a US court judge was such a bad character. I look forward to the next book and hope it will be as intriguing as this one has been.
March 24, 2022
The Best
This isn't the first Dinah Miller book I have read but it is the best! In fact it is the best FBI mystery novel I've read in years! It is so complex; the characters are wonderfully built as is the plot. I didn't want to stop reading to do anything else. I am looking forward to the next John Treehorn book. Keep 'em coming Ms. Miller!!!!
This isn't the first Dinah Miller book I have read but it is the best! In fact it is the best FBI mystery novel I've read in years! It is so complex; the characters are wonderfully built as is the plot. I didn't want to stop reading to do anything else. I am looking forward to the next John Treehorn book. Keep 'em coming Ms. Miller!!!!
July 2, 2019
Great Book!
This is a Wonderful book I highly recommend the whole series! Intense, multi-faceted, complex and as beautiful as the land and it's people, but not always an easy place to be.
This is a Wonderful book I highly recommend the whole series! Intense, multi-faceted, complex and as beautiful as the land and it's people, but not always an easy place to be.
October 6, 2019
Just the best yet!!
This book kept me up late, I simple couldn't put it down. It takes a deeper look at Treehorn, his life, with one foot in two worlds. How loyalty, duty, love and personal history shape his life and maybe more importantly who he really is. Loved the book so much!! It was exciting, intense, upsetting and absolutely wonderful!! I can hardly wait for the next one!!
This book kept me up late, I simple couldn't put it down. It takes a deeper look at Treehorn, his life, with one foot in two worlds. How loyalty, duty, love and personal history shape his life and maybe more importantly who he really is. Loved the book so much!! It was exciting, intense, upsetting and absolutely wonderful!! I can hardly wait for the next one!!
August 10, 2020
Indian Possie
I read all four books in this series and could not put any of them down. Dinah Miller is an excellent writer who kept my attention and anticipation on edge. Look forward to her next books,
I read all four books in this series and could not put any of them down. Dinah Miller is an excellent writer who kept my attention and anticipation on edge. Look forward to her next books,
November 12, 2020
An intense complicated book that adds to the story of John Treehorn’s life. It was confusing in places, with a lot of characters, murders, murder weapons, bad cops, and John past history on the reservation. It came together at the end, although violently. Looking forward to the next book.
May 13, 2021
495 pages of murder, pay back and law enforcement! Treehorn , Shady and Parker continue to hunt the killers down----each in their own way but somehow they stick together. Very revealing about two names and you will find out who Benito Del Toro is!
September 13, 2021
Great book!
It is hard for Special Agent John Treehorn to sometimes walk the edge between the white world and the Indian world. This book tells us about his two friends, one of whom walks the other side of the law, and the other, a spook.
It is hard for Special Agent John Treehorn to sometimes walk the edge between the white world and the Indian world. This book tells us about his two friends, one of whom walks the other side of the law, and the other, a spook.
September 6, 2019
Another excellent book.
Complex and captivating story and characters. Allow for uninterrupted free time to finish reading once you’ve started. Looking forward to the next one.
Complex and captivating story and characters. Allow for uninterrupted free time to finish reading once you’ve started. Looking forward to the next one.
September 7, 2019
Entertaining and Insightful
I rated this book highly because it's both insightful into another culture and is impossible to stop reading. It reflects the injustices that still exist through prejudice and hate. From what I know of the reservation, much of this is still true.
I rated this book highly because it's both insightful into another culture and is impossible to stop reading. It reflects the injustices that still exist through prejudice and hate. From what I know of the reservation, much of this is still true.
March 8, 2022
Wow! This was a good one!
A very good storyline, though once again it made for hard reading. I don't know if I still understand what happened for sure. Amazing book!
A very good storyline, though once again it made for hard reading. I don't know if I still understand what happened for sure. Amazing book!
September 3, 2019
Just Excellent
A very human, complicated story that, like a good film, needs rereading. The best and darkest Treehorn novel so far. Highly recommended.
A very human, complicated story that, like a good film, needs rereading. The best and darkest Treehorn novel so far. Highly recommended.
January 26, 2020
Very twisted plot
But engrossing. My impression of John Treehorn keeps getting revisited and revised and updated. Very good series which CV h I shall continue to read.
But engrossing. My impression of John Treehorn keeps getting revisited and revised and updated. Very good series which CV h I shall continue to read.
January 3, 2022
Great read.
Great mystery, excellent characters. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a fast-paced mystery. Check it out soon.
Great mystery, excellent characters. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a fast-paced mystery. Check it out soon.
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February 1, 2020Realistic and complicated plot, exploring issues I had never encountered before. This book has made me think!
November 11, 2022
what are friends for?
Convoluted, twisted. Lots of twist and turns. Letting this one settle down, needed to read it a second time to really get the gist of the story. Powerful!
Convoluted, twisted. Lots of twist and turns. Letting this one settle down, needed to read it a second time to really get the gist of the story. Powerful!
July 5, 2019
Once again Dinah Miller has written a wonderful, suspenseful book. The characters are memorable. I enjoy how the book informs you about the world of the Native Americans. I feel you learn something with every book in the series. I’m looking forward to the next book.
September 20, 2022
Received as a free gift, this book was SO MUCH MORE than i expected it to be. Fabulous setting, strong, interesting characters and a brutal, killer story line. Im following this author now, and will certainly read more.
July 24, 2020
I've read all of the books in this series. They're well written mysteries, but not very well researched. The culture and customs of the Navajo people are not well represented in the series, and little things like incorrect service weapons being used by the FBI are bothersome to me. While a time frame isn't given in the stories if an FBI agent is texting someone they're not going to be using a revolver as a service weapon. Picky, yes, trivial, yes, but merely my opinion.
All that said, I have found the series an entertaining read.
All that said, I have found the series an entertaining read.
February 19, 2023
This was good, but It was harder for me to keep up and keep track, with what was going on. I cannot understand how anyone would not like these books. The only reason that it got three stars, and dnot my customary four -- is because I struggled keeping up and keeping track of who was who, and where they were.
May 28, 2022
Disturbingly barbaric
I was disturbed by the shocking and detailed violence described in this book that was (according to the author) carried out by Native Americans in modern day times and tacictly approved of by the so called hero of the book and his boss, the director of the FBI. I had read one other book in this series and it was not like this one. This book was also somewhat confusing as it assumed you knew the background of all the new characters that appeared and left way too many questions unanswered.
I was disturbed by the shocking and detailed violence described in this book that was (according to the author) carried out by Native Americans in modern day times and tacictly approved of by the so called hero of the book and his boss, the director of the FBI. I had read one other book in this series and it was not like this one. This book was also somewhat confusing as it assumed you knew the background of all the new characters that appeared and left way too many questions unanswered.
January 22, 2024
Very Complicated
It’s difficult to talk about this book. In the past I’ve read many books that occur on reservations and I enjoy the opportunity to see another way of life and to try to understand the thought system involved. A murder mystery, which this is, must have a murder. But as the warning at the beginning of the book said, some of the violence and sex was graphic. Still, I enjoyed the book because the characters were complex and the plot was very involved. On balance, it’s a good read.
It’s difficult to talk about this book. In the past I’ve read many books that occur on reservations and I enjoy the opportunity to see another way of life and to try to understand the thought system involved. A murder mystery, which this is, must have a murder. But as the warning at the beginning of the book said, some of the violence and sex was graphic. Still, I enjoyed the book because the characters were complex and the plot was very involved. On balance, it’s a good read.
March 24, 2025
Treehorn
Twist and turns somewhat confusing. Peyton, Parker, Paul and Peter!
This isn't a book you could read a few pages and wait a couple of weeks to pick up again.
I enjoy the story line and will definitely complete the series.
Thank you for writing a book without all the foul language!!! That in itself is great talent!!!
Recommending your books to all my friends.
Thank you,
Deb Smith
Twist and turns somewhat confusing. Peyton, Parker, Paul and Peter!
This isn't a book you could read a few pages and wait a couple of weeks to pick up again.
I enjoy the story line and will definitely complete the series.
Thank you for writing a book without all the foul language!!! That in itself is great talent!!!
Recommending your books to all my friends.
Thank you,
Deb Smith
July 8, 2024
The Three friends are together again
A multi-layered investigation on Navajo lands, with Treehorn FBI, Shady CIA and their friend. Questions are answered, the lost are finally found and prices are paid.
Dinah Miller’s Treehorn Mysteries are masterpieces of deception, teamwork and loyalty. Always loyalty.
A multi-layered investigation on Navajo lands, with Treehorn FBI, Shady CIA and their friend. Questions are answered, the lost are finally found and prices are paid.
Dinah Miller’s Treehorn Mysteries are masterpieces of deception, teamwork and loyalty. Always loyalty.
June 21, 2025
Great read
Great edge of your seat storyline. Love the characters, a lot of guesses trying to figure things out. I like that! Good ending. I like the friendship of Treehorn, Parker and Shady. Shady is quite a character who's worthy of his own series. Ms Miller don't ever kill them off PLEASE.
Great edge of your seat storyline. Love the characters, a lot of guesses trying to figure things out. I like that! Good ending. I like the friendship of Treehorn, Parker and Shady. Shady is quite a character who's worthy of his own series. Ms Miller don't ever kill them off PLEASE.
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