Kirjahaku

The Beckwith Ranch in Colorado's Wet Mountain Valley was created through foresight, grit, determination, and even a bit of cunning. Beginning in 1869, and with no experience in ranching, George Beckwith and his sons Edwin and Elton built one of the largest and most important cattle ranches in southern Colorado. Their iconic Victorian home, envisioned by Elton's wife, Elsie, remains one of the most photographed houses in Colorado. Yet despite their successes over a span of sixty years, the last of the Wet Mountain Valley Beckwiths died in obscurity and poverty.The Beckwith Dynasty is the story of the family's rise to power and their downfall, their triumphs and disgraces, and the history they lived through and created.

Can David Ludwig Emerge from His Fugue? Was He Set Up ... or Did He Murder His Family? The Wet Mountain Valley Sheriff's Office has its hands full when they must not only deal with solving a homicide, but, with limited resources, must call in the CBI and deal with an arrogant and closed-minded agent. White Feather, an old Cherokee medicine man, uses his unique skills to compete with the local Sheriff's Office to solve mysteries. He sometimes compliments but more often complicates the more traditional investigating methods of local law enforcement. Sam Morrison, fired from the Denver Police Homicide Division, accepts a job in the beautiful Wet Mountain Valley Sheriff's Office just in time to work on the Ludwig murders. Can he solve the crime? Will his personal life that caused his ex-wife to flee from him complicate his ability to work? And, will Sam be able to put his life and his family back together again? Set in the scenic, rural Wet Mountain Valley of southern Colorado, the White Feather Mysteries are a delightful cross between "Cozy Mystery" and "Geezer Lit". Multiple book award-winning author Courtney Miller will keep you guessing until the end "A cunningly crafted mystery. Take a triple homicide in a small, Colorado mountain town, add a cast of intriguing characters--almost none of whom are completely innocent--and you have Ludwig's Fugue. Courtney Miller sets this terrific plot into motion and doesn't let up until the final, spine-tingling surprise." --Margaret Coel, New York Times bestselling author of Winter's Child

Can David Ludwig Emerge from His Fugue? Was He Set Up ... or Did He Murder His Family? The Wet Mountain Valley Sheriff's Office has its hands full when they must not only deal with solving a homicide, but, with limited resources, must call in the CBI and deal with an arrogant and closed-minded agent. White Feather, an old Cherokee medicine man, uses his unique skills to compete with the local Sheriff's Office to solve mysteries. He sometimes compliments but more often complicates the more traditional investigating methods of local law enforcement. Sam Morrison, fired from the Denver Police Homicide Division, accepts a job in the beautiful Wet Mountain Valley Sheriff's Office just in time to work on the Ludwig murders. Can he solve the crime? Will his personal life that caused his ex-wife to flee from him complicate his ability to work? And, will Sam be able to put his life and his family back together again? Set in the scenic, rural Wet Mountain Valley of southern Colorado, the White Feather Mysteries are a delightful cross between "Cozy Mystery" and "Geezer Lit". Multiple book award-winning author Courtney Miller will keep you guessing until the end

Will Chief Dog defend or defeat the village?Will Ali survive the abduction?Will Atselvdi be seduced by the Dark Way?Renegade Tagwa Warriors out for a thrill A Killer witch in search of a victim's souls to extend his life. A happy young girl whose world is turned upside down. An old priest with a dark secret. A young priest faced with a quandary. A Peace Chief trying to hold her family and her village together. After thirteen years of peace and harmony, the village of Tsikohi is shaken when three young girls are kidnapped by three ruthless, Tagwa savages while, at the same time, there is evidence that a dreaded Raven Mocker killer witch, has claimed a Tsikohi victim. Chief Gihli's name is the key to his intentions. What is his secret? Will they figure it out in time?Set in a time when the Cherokee were at their peak and before the European influence, this fast-paced story of peace and war, good versus evil, and the pursuit of love and happiness takes the reader on a roller coaster of emotions while enlightening him on the fascinating culture that was the "Ani Yun Wiya", the real people, the Cherokee The long lost culture is brought back to life through award-winning story-telling.

Are the ghosts of St. Jude real, an illusion, or avenging souls from the past?Why are the ghosts drawn to crazy Lizzie? Are the origins of Lizzie's madness the key? The ageless Cherokee sleuth, White Feather, is back with his bungling old geezer friends to solve another mystery at the St. Jude Methodist Retirement Center for the Indigent. This time he must solve the riddles in a mad woman's love letter and dig deep into the labyrinthian past of St. Jude to find the cause of mysterious deaths discovered in the dungeon-like basement of the ancient building--corpses that suggest the bowels of St. Jude were once a catacomb for an insane asylum gone awry. Find out what happens when the eccentric, lovable and comical old geezer residents of St. Jude team up with their enigmatic Cherokee friend to try to solve a complex crime. Will they become the next victims of the mysterious ghosts? Will they finally wind up in jail this time? Or will the skills obtained in their previous lives be an asset in solving this twisting and heart-breaking tragedy? About Miller's writing: A mystery that will keep readers guessing about the truth until the ending. The ... parallel investigation involves the Indian using tribal methods and his own intelligence and the efforts of the authorities. ... Suspense is maintained in alternating chapters between the two investigations as clues are followed, evidence examined, and conflicts semi-resolved. ... The writing is clear with many short chapters and good subheads to enable fluid reading. The dialogue, including good use of interior monologue, is credible and convincing.--Writer's Digest]

White Feather is back to solve another intricate and twisting mystery. And once again, the old geezers show why life after 65 can still be interesting.St. Jude Methodist Retirement Center is impacted when illegal marijuana grow sites are raided by multi-agency task forces and three members of a Cuban Cartel ring manage to escape. Will Ralph's military experience save him?The prestigious Columbine Ladies Club decides to celebrate their 100th anniversary and Sheriff Bailey and wife Pennie just want to get away for a day. But they do not anticipate the surprises that await them on the famous Royal Gorge Express train trip.Do Maybell and Bessie really overhear a murder taking place?Was that a body or a log in the raging Arkansas River?Are the feisty elderly ladies willing to jump off a train; ride a zip-line; or leap on to a raft and race down the Arkansas River? All aboard for a fast-paced, fun-packed mystery adventure full of laughs, twists, excitement, danger and even tender and heart-warming moments in this, the fourth book in the White Feather Mystery series.]

White Feather is back to solve another intricate and twisting mystery. And once again, the old geezers show why life after 65 can still be interesting.St. Jude Methodist Retirement Center is impacted when illegal marijuana grow sites are raided by multi-agency task forces and three members of a Cuban Cartel ring manage to escape. Will Ralph's military experience save him?The prestigious Columbine Ladies Club decides to celebrate their 100th anniversary and Sheriff Bailey and wife Pennie just want to get away for a day. But they do not anticipate the surprises that await them on the famous Royal Gorge Express train trip.Do Maybell and Bessie really overhear a murder taking place?Was that a body or a log in the raging Arkansas River?Are the feisty elderly ladies willing to jump off a train; ride a zip-line; or leap on to a raft and race down the Arkansas River? All aboard for a fast-paced, fun-packed mystery adventure full of laughs, twists, excitement, danger and even tender and heart-warming moments in this, the fourth book in the White Feather Mystery series.]