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Shadow Wolves
This is the story of Ethan Crowe, a Lakota Sioux tracker who spent a career with the Delta Forces and the Defense Intelligence Agency. Crowe's story begins in the hellish nightmare of Bosnia, where as a young scout for a Ranger company, he and two other Native Americans help track down the Skorpions, a Serbian militia committing genocide on the local populace.
The action shifts to the present and the southern border of the United States. Powerful Mexican drug cartels are utilizing vast stretches of the border to send billions of dollars in illegal drugs into the US. Powerful drug lords preside like kings over their empires, secluded and untouchable in their remote mountain fortresses.
Killing fields are being found on both sides of the border. Homeland Security needs a solution. General Darren Evans has been asked to form a special team of Native American trackers to combat the cartels where they are most vulnerable in the Arizona borderlands. The group is to be called the Shadow Wolves, and General Evans knows exactly the man to lead them.
Crowe is lured out of retirement to the Arizona desert. An elite team is born, comprised of tough, dedicated Native Americans from tribes across the United States. Within the team are two remarkable Apache women-fierce warriors who will become the soul of the Shadow Wolves. They will battle the vicious Zetas, moving through the desert landscape like ghosts.
A mysterious figure sits on the throne of the Zeta cartel. Known only as Yaotl, he claims pure Aztec blood. He lives by his own rules in complete disdain for the laws of the West. A gruesome series of murders and the discovery of twenty young girls being sold in the desert set the stage for a confrontation between the feared Zetas and the Shadow Wolves.
The Shadow Wolves will follow a blood trail that takes them all the way to the corridors of power in Washington, DC.
The action shifts to the present and the southern border of the United States. Powerful Mexican drug cartels are utilizing vast stretches of the border to send billions of dollars in illegal drugs into the US. Powerful drug lords preside like kings over their empires, secluded and untouchable in their remote mountain fortresses.
Killing fields are being found on both sides of the border. Homeland Security needs a solution. General Darren Evans has been asked to form a special team of Native American trackers to combat the cartels where they are most vulnerable in the Arizona borderlands. The group is to be called the Shadow Wolves, and General Evans knows exactly the man to lead them.
Crowe is lured out of retirement to the Arizona desert. An elite team is born, comprised of tough, dedicated Native Americans from tribes across the United States. Within the team are two remarkable Apache women-fierce warriors who will become the soul of the Shadow Wolves. They will battle the vicious Zetas, moving through the desert landscape like ghosts.
A mysterious figure sits on the throne of the Zeta cartel. Known only as Yaotl, he claims pure Aztec blood. He lives by his own rules in complete disdain for the laws of the West. A gruesome series of murders and the discovery of twenty young girls being sold in the desert set the stage for a confrontation between the feared Zetas and the Shadow Wolves.
The Shadow Wolves will follow a blood trail that takes them all the way to the corridors of power in Washington, DC.
334 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2019
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About the author
Jake Kaminski
1 book4 followersJake Kaminski is a pseudonym. He is a highly decorated undercover cop, having worked undercover and later supervising undercover operations in Miami and Latin America. His team spent six years combatting both the Medellin and Cali cartels.
Following his police career, he spent fourteen years as a senior adviser for the U.S. Department of Justice and the US Department of State, assigned to post-war countries in the Balkans. In that capacity, Jake provided technical advice on investigations relating to war crimes, human trafficking, undercover operations, and organized crime. He was awarded the Attorney General’s Medal by the Croatian government, the first American to receive this honor.
Jake knows the world he writes about in his books. He now divides his time between overseas consulting and writing. He has traveled extensively, living for fifteen years in Eastern Europe, including time spent in the war-torn battlefields of Bosnia, Croatia and Kosovo. He speaks several languages and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in both Spanish and French. He holds a black belt in Taekwondo.
Jake is the author of "Shadow Wolves", which has received critical acclaim since its release in 2020. His second novel, "Beneath the Polish Moon", was just released, and has already reached Bestseller status on Amazon. Crowe, the much-awaited sequel to Shadow Wolves, will be released in the fall of 2022.
Following his police career, he spent fourteen years as a senior adviser for the U.S. Department of Justice and the US Department of State, assigned to post-war countries in the Balkans. In that capacity, Jake provided technical advice on investigations relating to war crimes, human trafficking, undercover operations, and organized crime. He was awarded the Attorney General’s Medal by the Croatian government, the first American to receive this honor.
Jake knows the world he writes about in his books. He now divides his time between overseas consulting and writing. He has traveled extensively, living for fifteen years in Eastern Europe, including time spent in the war-torn battlefields of Bosnia, Croatia and Kosovo. He speaks several languages and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in both Spanish and French. He holds a black belt in Taekwondo.
Jake is the author of "Shadow Wolves", which has received critical acclaim since its release in 2020. His second novel, "Beneath the Polish Moon", was just released, and has already reached Bestseller status on Amazon. Crowe, the much-awaited sequel to Shadow Wolves, will be released in the fall of 2022.
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May 15, 2020
WOW!!! This was a heavy book. There were so many feelings and questions that arose as I read it. Jake Kaminski is an absolutely amazing writer…I think he was made to write this book. While I don’t generally read historical fiction, when I read the synopsis of this book, there was something that pulled me in, telling me this was an important one to read. I am so glad that I paid attention to that little voice. Jake Kaminski writes of the horrors that are seen by those trying to protect the borders of the US and stop the illegal import of drugs and women being sex-trafficked. This book was eye opener for sure. There were so many carefully constructed details and backstories that Jake Kaminski crafted to make the book what it was. Normally when I read historical fiction, I feel like I have no idea what is being talked about, but in this book, Jake Kaminski provided enough details and back story to help me understand exactly what was going on and therefore I felt like I was right there, in on all the action, and part of the team. Although I am unsure how much of this book is true and how much is fiction, what I do know is this book is reminiscent of what we see today at our US boarders. The pain and torture of girls and women of all ages being sex-trafficked (an now boys as well). The duty to protect our boarders at any cost. And the illegal activity of trying to sneak drugs over the boarder and into the US. This book was so well written and captivating, that I was sad to see the book end. That is the one thing I did not like about this book…that it ended too soon. I wanted more of the story. I wanted to know what happened to the Zetas and Ethan Crowe and his crew. I just felt there was so much more to tell and the book wrapped up too quickly with so many unanswered questions.
I can not say enough how much I enjoyed this book. I am definitely excited to get my hand on Jake Kaminski’s new book “Ghostwalkers,” a sequel to this story that “will center heavily on Ethan Crowe and some of his team as they take their fight into the highlands of Central Mexico and into the “belly of the beast”.” To say I am excited for this new book is an understatement!
I can not say enough how much I enjoyed this book. I am definitely excited to get my hand on Jake Kaminski’s new book “Ghostwalkers,” a sequel to this story that “will center heavily on Ethan Crowe and some of his team as they take their fight into the highlands of Central Mexico and into the “belly of the beast”.” To say I am excited for this new book is an understatement!
April 17, 2020
2019 debut thriller from pseudonymous author Jake Kaminski. This self published effort, which I received free for an honest review, is a mixed bag. The writing flows well and the action sequences are well written. The action starts in 1994 Bosnia, introducing Ethan Crowe as a scout for a Ranger Company engaged in stopping marauding Serbian Skorpions. After 52 pages the novel jumps to the present day, treating Crowe's intervening career with the DIA and DEA, his marriage and the subsequent slaughter of his wife and child in a a few pages of flashback. The remainder of the novel treats with a few months leading to the interception of a band of the Zeta Cartel who have crossed the border with 20 women for sale as sex slaves. A few random issues exist. The book has General Evans forming the Desert Wolves for Homeland Security, handpicking Crowe to lead it, and assuring the Tohono Tribal Police Chief that there would be no interference from DEA, ICE or FBI and that Crowe would report directly to him. In fact the Shadow Wolves were authorized by Congress in 1972 and in the novel Crowe has quite a bit of interference from alphabet agencies before having his dismissal reversed by Evans. There are some hanging plot threads caused by the killing of characters that had been being followed and the fate of characters in their care. In all I felt the overall plot was too episodic.
Ethan Crowe is a Lakota Sioux tracker who spent a career with the Delta Forces and the Defense Intelligence Agency. Crowe’s story begins in the hellish nightmare of Bosnia, where as a scout for a Ranger company, he and two other Native Americans help track down a Serbian militia committing genocide. The action shifts forward 17 years to the southern border. Mexican cartels are sending illegal drugs into the US. General Darren Evans has been asked to form a special team of Native American trackers to combat the cartels in the Arizona borderlands. The group is to be called the Shadow Wolves. Crowe is lured out of retirement; an elite team is born. Within the new team are two remarkable Apache women.
A mysterious figure, known only as Yaotl, sits on the throne of the Zeta cartel. A gruesome series of murders and the discovery of twenty young girls being sold in the desert set the stage for a confrontation between Yaotl's feared Zetas and the Shadow Wolves.
Ethan Crowe is a Lakota Sioux tracker who spent a career with the Delta Forces and the Defense Intelligence Agency. Crowe’s story begins in the hellish nightmare of Bosnia, where as a scout for a Ranger company, he and two other Native Americans help track down a Serbian militia committing genocide. The action shifts forward 17 years to the southern border. Mexican cartels are sending illegal drugs into the US. General Darren Evans has been asked to form a special team of Native American trackers to combat the cartels in the Arizona borderlands. The group is to be called the Shadow Wolves. Crowe is lured out of retirement; an elite team is born. Within the new team are two remarkable Apache women.
A mysterious figure, known only as Yaotl, sits on the throne of the Zeta cartel. A gruesome series of murders and the discovery of twenty young girls being sold in the desert set the stage for a confrontation between Yaotl's feared Zetas and the Shadow Wolves.
May 1, 2020
1994 Bosnia....A group known as the Serbian
Skorpions are going village to village
performing what they consider ethnic cleansing
of the areas.
A unit of US Army with four Native American
scouts are tracking the Skorpions to halt their
warfare against innocent village dwellers. This
is where we meet tracker scout Ethan Crowe.
Ethan is a Lakota Sioux tracker. His career was
spent with the Delta Forces followed by the
Defense Intelligence Agency and the DEA. Ethan
marries then his wife and child are slaughtered.
Ethan disappears.
The book picks up Ethan when General Evans of
Homeland Security forms a select group of Native
Americans trackers and scout to pursue members
of the Zeta Cartel who are bringing drugs across
the southern border and slaughtering peoples on
both sides of the border. The Cartel’s sniper
murdered the Tohono Tribal Police chief tracker
because he was able to stop several drug shipments.
The General recruits Ethan Crowe out of retirement
to lead and form the select group of trackers to
combat the Zeta’s in southern Arizona. The
General is assured that other agencies such as
the DEA, FBI or ICE would interfere. But will that
keep these agencies from trying to infer due to
their own agendas.
The scouts are called the Shadow Wolves. Their
are two highly skilled Apache women scouts
among the group. They pick up on a new tunnel.
While watching the entrance the scouts not only
discover a group of the Zeta Cartel transporting
drugs but also women. Some of the women are
very young plus they are being abused as they
move along their trail.
The action against these cartel members is fully
described in vivid detail. The reader will experience
the drama, tension, suspense as if they were
right along with the scouts. The characters are
three dimensional, multifaceted, colorful and
filled with emotional strength on both sides of
the borders.
But the leader is still evasive. He is known as Yaoti.
It is believed that he claims to be of pure Aztec
blood. He lives in a unknown fortress on the other
side of the border. His reach is international and
no one knows who his backers are.
But with the Shadow Wolves on his trail.....he better
be on the watch!!!
A fast moving, gripping and riveting action that gives
the reader an extremely well written story. Looking
forward to the author next book.
A Very Highly Recommend Read.
I volunteered to read Shadow Wolves. Thanks to
the author via the Cozy Mystery Review Crew for
the opportunity. My opinion is voluntary and my
own.
Skorpions are going village to village
performing what they consider ethnic cleansing
of the areas.
A unit of US Army with four Native American
scouts are tracking the Skorpions to halt their
warfare against innocent village dwellers. This
is where we meet tracker scout Ethan Crowe.
Ethan is a Lakota Sioux tracker. His career was
spent with the Delta Forces followed by the
Defense Intelligence Agency and the DEA. Ethan
marries then his wife and child are slaughtered.
Ethan disappears.
The book picks up Ethan when General Evans of
Homeland Security forms a select group of Native
Americans trackers and scout to pursue members
of the Zeta Cartel who are bringing drugs across
the southern border and slaughtering peoples on
both sides of the border. The Cartel’s sniper
murdered the Tohono Tribal Police chief tracker
because he was able to stop several drug shipments.
The General recruits Ethan Crowe out of retirement
to lead and form the select group of trackers to
combat the Zeta’s in southern Arizona. The
General is assured that other agencies such as
the DEA, FBI or ICE would interfere. But will that
keep these agencies from trying to infer due to
their own agendas.
The scouts are called the Shadow Wolves. Their
are two highly skilled Apache women scouts
among the group. They pick up on a new tunnel.
While watching the entrance the scouts not only
discover a group of the Zeta Cartel transporting
drugs but also women. Some of the women are
very young plus they are being abused as they
move along their trail.
The action against these cartel members is fully
described in vivid detail. The reader will experience
the drama, tension, suspense as if they were
right along with the scouts. The characters are
three dimensional, multifaceted, colorful and
filled with emotional strength on both sides of
the borders.
But the leader is still evasive. He is known as Yaoti.
It is believed that he claims to be of pure Aztec
blood. He lives in a unknown fortress on the other
side of the border. His reach is international and
no one knows who his backers are.
But with the Shadow Wolves on his trail.....he better
be on the watch!!!
A fast moving, gripping and riveting action that gives
the reader an extremely well written story. Looking
forward to the author next book.
A Very Highly Recommend Read.
I volunteered to read Shadow Wolves. Thanks to
the author via the Cozy Mystery Review Crew for
the opportunity. My opinion is voluntary and my
own.
May 14, 2020
Shadow Wolves centers around Ethan Crowe, a superbly skilled Native American tracker, who is employed by law enforcement agencies to help with combating vicious drug cartels. Readers will be pulled into this riveting story about the Native American men and women trackers who follow the leadership of Crowe in a fight against not only senseless horrific acts of violence but also torture and murder committed against innocent people.
The first part of the story takes place in Bosnia during the year 1994 where vicious mercenaries are tracking down harmless civilians and killing them because of their ethnicity. Crowe and two of his Native American friends are scouts for an American platoon tasked with capturing the marauders and merciless killers. The second part of the story takes place in the present, and a task force of federal agents headed by Crowe is created to fight violent Mexican cartels that are involved in drug smuggling, illegal weapons trade, and trafficking of women and girls. The actions of the cartels have led to appalling and gut-wrenching incidents taking place along the Arizona-Mexico border.
Jake Kaminski does a masterful job of creating an eye-opening story that shows the horrendous fallout experienced by innocent victims from religious persecution and the devastating effects on human rights and public health due to the formidable influence of powerful drug cartels. Violence, torture, sexual assault, bloodshed, mutilation, culture clashes, along with both reliable and deceitful law enforcement officials are all part of this story, and at times it is hard to read because of the graphic descriptions and disturbing subject matter. All the characters, whether they are villainous or illustrious are believable with the right amount of backstory showing how they developed into the roles they are playing.
Readers will find it interesting that a real-life law enforcement unit, called Shadow Wolves, was created in the past to fight drug smugglers. I like how the name of the unit is a reference to the way members hunt like a family of wolves. Readers not only gain cultural insight into Native American ways but also are shown the strong bonds that exist among the men and women of the team. The ending of the book leaves it open for a sequel, and I look forward to the next installment titled Ghostwalker.
The first part of the story takes place in Bosnia during the year 1994 where vicious mercenaries are tracking down harmless civilians and killing them because of their ethnicity. Crowe and two of his Native American friends are scouts for an American platoon tasked with capturing the marauders and merciless killers. The second part of the story takes place in the present, and a task force of federal agents headed by Crowe is created to fight violent Mexican cartels that are involved in drug smuggling, illegal weapons trade, and trafficking of women and girls. The actions of the cartels have led to appalling and gut-wrenching incidents taking place along the Arizona-Mexico border.
Jake Kaminski does a masterful job of creating an eye-opening story that shows the horrendous fallout experienced by innocent victims from religious persecution and the devastating effects on human rights and public health due to the formidable influence of powerful drug cartels. Violence, torture, sexual assault, bloodshed, mutilation, culture clashes, along with both reliable and deceitful law enforcement officials are all part of this story, and at times it is hard to read because of the graphic descriptions and disturbing subject matter. All the characters, whether they are villainous or illustrious are believable with the right amount of backstory showing how they developed into the roles they are playing.
Readers will find it interesting that a real-life law enforcement unit, called Shadow Wolves, was created in the past to fight drug smugglers. I like how the name of the unit is a reference to the way members hunt like a family of wolves. Readers not only gain cultural insight into Native American ways but also are shown the strong bonds that exist among the men and women of the team. The ending of the book leaves it open for a sequel, and I look forward to the next installment titled Ghostwalker.
May 11, 2020
Shadow Wolves by Jake Kaminski is a thriller but it is far from your typical thriller. The plot was fairly straight-forward but getting all the characters to the climax took careful planning and many introductions, many back stories. Kaminski did a terrific job setting that all up and giving us plenty of personalities to interact. The basic story is of Ethan Crowe, a Lakota Sioux who spent his early adult life as an army ranger/tracker. When he finally left the military he worked with the DIA (CIA except military) and the DEA. After the murders of his wife and son, he retired to Italy where he led an entirely different kind of life until his Lieutenant (now a General) has retired from the army and taken a position with Homeland Security. His plan is to put together an elite force of Native American operatives on the Tohono O'odom reservation in southern Arizona, near the border, to help flow the incursion from the south. He wants Ethan to head this team. This is one story of what the team accomplished.
Not normally my cup of tea, Jake Kaminski is now on my list of must-read authors. He plotted his book carefully, was not shy about killing off characters we knew and were sympathetic to, and edited, but included, the brutality of the situation. It presents a picture of the border that we know to be true, but our government tends to gloss over the details. Kaminski made it readable, but realistic. The worst thing was that he also showed some of the less-than-ethical behavior of some government employees in high places. Makes you wonder. I loved this book and recommend it fully.
I received a free ARC of Shadow Wolves from the author via the Review Crew in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions and interpretations contained herein are solely my own.
Not normally my cup of tea, Jake Kaminski is now on my list of must-read authors. He plotted his book carefully, was not shy about killing off characters we knew and were sympathetic to, and edited, but included, the brutality of the situation. It presents a picture of the border that we know to be true, but our government tends to gloss over the details. Kaminski made it readable, but realistic. The worst thing was that he also showed some of the less-than-ethical behavior of some government employees in high places. Makes you wonder. I loved this book and recommend it fully.
I received a free ARC of Shadow Wolves from the author via the Review Crew in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions and interpretations contained herein are solely my own.
June 3, 2020
I was very impressed with Shadow Wolves by Jake Kaminski! First, the book was very well-written. The plot was very detailed, while also being very tight and making perfect sense...no loopholes, missing plot points, etc. The initial (first 50-ish pages) backstory was helpful in providing background for the rest of the book, which was fast-paced, intense, and exciting.
The characters, especially main character Ethan, and detailed and realistic. I appreciated the thoughtful and honest portrayal of Native American characters.
Parts of the story were hard to read due to the intensity of some of the situations, but it was 100% worthwhile. I feel that I learned a lot about a part of American history that I wasn't familiar with before.
I completely recommend Shadow Wolves to anyone who wants to learn more about this topic, or anyone who enjoys a great action story!
The characters, especially main character Ethan, and detailed and realistic. I appreciated the thoughtful and honest portrayal of Native American characters.
Parts of the story were hard to read due to the intensity of some of the situations, but it was 100% worthwhile. I feel that I learned a lot about a part of American history that I wasn't familiar with before.
I completely recommend Shadow Wolves to anyone who wants to learn more about this topic, or anyone who enjoys a great action story!
January 27, 2021
An excellent debut novel! A well-written, engaging and heartrending tale. The author reveals the brutal world of drug cartels and human trafficking, as well as the men and women who do battle against them. Kaminski obviously speaks from a position of personal knowledge and experience, as the authenticity comes through in the writing.
I was drawn to this novel because of the Native American characters, but there was far more to this story. Truthfully, it evoked emotions I found difficult to face at times, not because it contained gratuitous violence, but because it forced me to face, head-on, the ugly underbelly of our world that I knew existed, but didn't want to experience. I needed to. And it made me even more appreciate the men and women who daily face the dangers, so I don't have to.
Which brings me to the well-drawn characters. We care about them—while they battle their own personal demons—as well as carry out their duties with dedication and sound resolve, despite bureaucracy. Kudos to the author. I look forward to the next book in the series!
I was drawn to this novel because of the Native American characters, but there was far more to this story. Truthfully, it evoked emotions I found difficult to face at times, not because it contained gratuitous violence, but because it forced me to face, head-on, the ugly underbelly of our world that I knew existed, but didn't want to experience. I needed to. And it made me even more appreciate the men and women who daily face the dangers, so I don't have to.
Which brings me to the well-drawn characters. We care about them—while they battle their own personal demons—as well as carry out their duties with dedication and sound resolve, despite bureaucracy. Kudos to the author. I look forward to the next book in the series!
April 21, 2020
This book is definitely an eye opener. It was hard for me to read but it educated me on what horrific things that happen in the world. The job that these trackers had to combat these crimes is incredibly hard. This book gave me an understanding that it’s a job that never ends.
March 9, 2020
I received a complimentary copy.
You get into the story so easily that you can forget the day is passing by. If you are not a fast reader be prepared to grab a beverage and get cozy while this well paced read kicks in gear. The whole concept and balance of the chapters are drawing you in with only a few moments of mild stills. A nice read for anyone that enjoys finding truths in a more intense way.
You get into the story so easily that you can forget the day is passing by. If you are not a fast reader be prepared to grab a beverage and get cozy while this well paced read kicks in gear. The whole concept and balance of the chapters are drawing you in with only a few moments of mild stills. A nice read for anyone that enjoys finding truths in a more intense way.
February 28, 2020
For those whose interest is in a fast-past action novel, this is a great read. The action is compelling and is described authoritatively and believably. There are few lulls and the plot flows smoothly and logically. If you like writers such as Lee Child, you’ll love this.
The author takes us through the adventures of a group of Native American men (and women) scouts and trackers, the Shadow Wolves, who pursue various wrongdoers as agents of the federal government. The story begins with a unit of the US army attempting to cope as peacekeepers during the vicious civil war in the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s. Here, the frustrations of their role and the brutality of the setting makes the difficulties of intervention almost insuperable.
From here the action fast forwards to the present when a unit formed from a core of these peacekeeepers is directed against a highly organized group of Mexican human traffickers and narcoterrorists in the Arizona desert. The story of how the Shadow Wolves track and eventually engage the bandits is told with nailbiting tension as every move of the hunters and hunted is described and explained. The outcome and its aftermath are as satisfying as one would wish.
A complicating insight within the narrative concerns the effects of competing interests within the US law enforcement addressing this kind of crime. This aspect of the book brings a sense of real-world complexity which serves to dramatize the difficulties faced by the Shadow Wolves,
A terrific book and one that would make a great movie. We should all look forward to more novels by this author.
The author takes us through the adventures of a group of Native American men (and women) scouts and trackers, the Shadow Wolves, who pursue various wrongdoers as agents of the federal government. The story begins with a unit of the US army attempting to cope as peacekeepers during the vicious civil war in the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s. Here, the frustrations of their role and the brutality of the setting makes the difficulties of intervention almost insuperable.
From here the action fast forwards to the present when a unit formed from a core of these peacekeeepers is directed against a highly organized group of Mexican human traffickers and narcoterrorists in the Arizona desert. The story of how the Shadow Wolves track and eventually engage the bandits is told with nailbiting tension as every move of the hunters and hunted is described and explained. The outcome and its aftermath are as satisfying as one would wish.
A complicating insight within the narrative concerns the effects of competing interests within the US law enforcement addressing this kind of crime. This aspect of the book brings a sense of real-world complexity which serves to dramatize the difficulties faced by the Shadow Wolves,
A terrific book and one that would make a great movie. We should all look forward to more novels by this author.
February 19, 2020
A truly enjoyable crime thriller from a new author. Fans of Michael Connelly, Tony Hillerman and others will really like this one. The novel follows the lives of a group of Native American trackers and the formation of an elite law enforcement team to combat drug and human trafficking in the Arizona desert. The characters are well developed, as is the plot. The author clearly has a deep understanding of law enforcement and the challenges that officers face, not only from the bad guys but from their own bureaucracy. I especially liked his characterizations of the federal bosses in the story. Too true! I look forward to Kaminski's next book.
December 4, 2020
Interesting Native American characters
December 29, 2023
I really enjoyed reading this book. There's much to learn and even more that entertains. The ending makes a sequel a natural follow-on. I hope the author follows through with that.
March 18, 2021
The author doesn't sugarcoat his narrative, while engaging his readers in a very action-packed tale of an elite group of Native American Indian trackers called the "Shadow Wolves". You're drawn to their skills, sense of values, tradition, culture and loyalty. They are tracking drug smugglers and brutal human sex traffickers. The hazards of their work are revealed in such a way that you read the story with much anticipation of the possible outcomes. Happy endings are not to be expected, only hope for justice and survival. This is an excellent read!
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March 16, 2021This book is loosely based on the Shadow wolves which are a part of U.S. Homeland Security. Although the author does use artistic license in some instances the story remains true. A plausible scenario for this governmental agency. The book takes a close look at the agents and the fight for good over evil. Kaminski's novel is cleanly, explictly and beautifully written. Well researched and timely. It is clear that the author has keen knowledge regarding these subjects. This novel does not fall short.
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