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Whispers of the Stones (High Country Mystery Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Loretta Jackson (Author), Vickie Britton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 134 ratings
Sheriff Jeff McQuede finds 'Bartering Bill' Garr murdered at his rural antique store. Only one item is missing -- a rare artifact believed to be the Pedro Mummy. First discovered in a cave in Wyoming, the Pedro Mummy was reported missing in the 1950s. Dr. Seth Talbot, newly arrived in town, has put out a fifteen-thousand-dollar reward for any information on the mummy, hoping that modern technology will prove his theory that a tiny race of people actually existed: one the Shoshones call the Nimerigar, or Little People.

McQuede is astounded to find the mummy in the trunk of Seth Talbot's car. Talbot swears he;s being set up by rival co-workers -- Dr. Arden Reed, in particular -- who plans to benefit from his research.

McQuede suspects the theft of the mummy is a red herring used to cover up the true motive for the crime. The closer he comes to the truth, the deeper McQuede is drawn into an elaborate hoax that threatens his career and places him in grave danger.

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  1. Book 2 of 13
    High Country Mysteries
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    192 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Thomas & Mercer
  5. Publication date
    October 16, 2012
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''Murder in Black and White' is a riveting old-school style mystery that is as fun as it is entertaining.' --Midwest Book Review

THE DEVIL'S GAME
'An exciting book set in the context of a time of struggle on the semi-civilized frontier.' --Local Kansas newspaper

About the Author

Loretta Jackson and Vickie Britton, sisters and coauthors, are drawn to out-of-the-way places, old mining towns, and vast rangelands where the legends and history of the past live on. Inspired by the rugged mountains of Wyoming and Colorado, they find the lonely, high-country region a perfect setting for their novels.
Both writers live in Kansas; Loretta in Junction City, Vickie in Hutchinson. 'Whispers of the Stones' is their eighth book for AVALON. Others include their mysteries 'Murder in Black and White,' 'Arctic Legacy,' 'Path of the Jaguar,' and 'Nightmare in Morocco.'

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009ND4PL0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas & Mercer; Reprint edition (October 16, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 16, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
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    4.0 out of 5 stars 134 ratings

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  1. Loretta Jackson

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    Loretta Jackson, author of Flames of Deceit and Wake of Evil, winner of the Edna Osbourne Whitcomb writing award, now co-authors with her sister, Vickie Britton. They have written over fifty novels including the Jeff McQuede High Country Mystery series: 1-Murder in Black, 2-Stealer of Horses, 3-Whispers of the Stones, 4-The Executioner's Hood, 5-An Icy Death, 6-Crying Woman Bridge, 7-Murder and the Good Old Boy's Club, 8-Rapid River Hoax. They are co-authors of the eight-book Ardis Cole archaeological mysteries, in print by Rowe Publishing, and in audio by Books and Motion, and the Arla Vaughn Pre-Columbian mysteries.

    Loretta's interests center around history and Native American culture. The sisters have co-authored numerous short stories and always travel to the setting they use. When Loretta was teaching Sioux students at Crazy Horse High on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, Vickie lived in Laramie, Wyoming, so both are are drawn to Old West themes, which have provided a background for much of their work. Their western novels include Death Comes in Pairs, Rails and Aces, and the Luck of the Draw series: The Devil's Game, The Fifth Ace, and The Wild Card.

    Loretta returned to Kansas to teach English at Mission Valley High near Eskridge and now lives in Junction City.

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  2. Vickie Britton

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    Vickie Britton, along with her sister Loretta Jackson, has written over fifty novels including the popular Jeff McQuede High Country Mystery series, set in Wyoming.

    Titles in the series include

    1. Murder in Black and White

    2. Whispers of the Stones

    3. Stealer of Horses

    4. The Executioner's Hood

    5. An Icy Death

    6. Crying Woman Bridge

    7. Murder and the Good old Boys' Club

    8. Rapid River Hoax

    9. Deadly Purchase

    10. Blame it on Bigfoot

    11. The Great Wyoming Treasure Hunt Murders

    12. The Spanish Cave Heist

    13. The Serpent of Spirit Lake

    They are also co-authors of the eight-book Ardis Cole archaeological mystery series and numerous western and suspense novels.

    Both writers are drawn to the western setting, which has provided a background for much of their work, including the High Country Series, set in Wyoming. Vickie is also the author of the nonfiction work Tainted Ladies: Female Outlaws, Renegade Women and Soiled Doves of the Wild West.

    Our books are designed for readers who enjoy

    *cozy mystery (our mysteries are plot and character-driven--light on sex, profanity and while a murder doe occur, the avoidance of excessive gore)

    *small town mystery and suspense

    *contemporary western mystery that explores human themes such as greed, justice, and what causes a basically good person to commit a crime

    *traditional mystery

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Customers find the book's plot interesting and well-told, with one review noting how it keeps readers engaged until the surprising end. Moreover, they consider it a fine read for young people, and one customer particularly appreciates the accurate depictions of ancestral carvings. However, the readability receives mixed feedback, with some finding it quick while others note it's a slow starter. Additionally, the character development receives mixed reactions from customers.

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25 customers mention "Story quality"23 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the book's plot and find it interesting, with one customer noting how well the descriptions help visualize the action.

"...Jackson & Britton created a swiftly moving plausable story That twists and swirls toward its conclusion. It’s a book you cannot put down!" Read more

"...Overall, it was a good, quick, and light read that kept me interested until the end, even though I figured out the culprit halfway through...." Read more

"...There was some interesting regional history included to weave the story around. It just didn't quite hold my attention as others have." Read more

"This story intertwines a mystery with Wyoming history and Native American mythology. That is what I love best about this story...." Read more

23 customers mention "Enjoyment"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, describing it as interesting and fun to read, with several noting it's particularly suitable for young readers.

"...Overall, it was a good, quick, and light read that kept me interested until the end, even though I figured out the culprit halfway through...." Read more

"I always enjoy good physical descriptions of the settings, and this was done well, and important to the story...." Read more

"...It was well written and enjoyable to read." Read more

"I really enjoyed the book. The writer is exceptional. I especially like that there is no profanity and/or sex scenes." Read more

3 customers mention "Description accuracy"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's descriptions accurate, with one review noting the realistic portrayal of ancestral carvings and another mentioning good physical descriptions of the settings.

"I always enjoy good physical descriptions of the settings, and this was done well, and important to the story...." Read more

"...The politics and competition among the principles are very realistic." Read more

"Very entertaining and the depictions of the ancestral carvings seemed accurate. A very well woven story that will..." Read more

8 customers mention "Readability"5 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's readability, with some finding it quick and easy to read, while others describe it as a slow starter.

"...Overall, it was a good, quick, and light read that kept me interested until the end, even though I figured out the culprit halfway through...." Read more

"...I felt it took a little long to get to the point, but otherwise was okay." Read more

"...But a terrific idea . Still enjoyable , easy to read ." Read more

"Enjoyed this book. Good light read. Will order more of their books. ...also enjoy stories of Native Americans and the S. West" Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book.

"...I really enjoyed the main character, but I absolutely hated the love interest." Read more

"Confusing with back and forth characters.. just something to read that doesn't keep you at the edge of your seat but passes the time anyway." Read more

"Archeology mixed with Murder Mystery is fantastic fun! The characters are true to life. The archeology realistic possibility...." Read more

"...It seemed to me a bit undeveloped. Character development was minimal. But a terrific idea . Still enjoyable , easy to read ." Read more

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  • Ross Phifer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well told story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2024
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    As a western fan, I’ve heard about the small people. Jackson & Britton created a swiftly moving plausable story That twists and swirls toward its conclusion. It’s a book you cannot put down!
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  • Alex
    4.0 out of 5 stars Just OK
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2013
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    I wasn't expecting an award winning novel, but I was surprised by the horrendous writing style. With detective stories, it certainly takes skill to help the readers keep track of facts and characters without being too redundant. In this case, the author of this book certainly needs to work on this aspect of their detective writing.
    In addition, the style in which the author writes dialogue is often laughable. No one in the book just said something - they would say it "irritably," or "with emphasis," or "while shaking their head," etc. There were very few instances where the author simply let the reader interpret on their own how the characters were reacting. She would almost always tell the readers how characters were exactly feeling and this would result in a character to go through a wide range of emotions in just one page.

    Overall, it was a good, quick, and light read that kept me interested until the end, even though I figured out the culprit halfway through.
    I really enjoyed the main character, but I absolutely hated the love interest.
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  • redscot
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mildly entertaining.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2013
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    I always enjoy good physical descriptions of the settings, and this was done well, and important to the story. There was some interesting regional history included to weave the story around. It just didn't quite hold my attention as others have.
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  • Sunflower
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2013
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    This story intertwines a mystery with Wyoming history and Native American mythology. That is what I love best about this story. The authors put a lot of thought into the characters plot and setting. It was well written and enjoyable to read.
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  • M. Siedzik
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020
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    I really enjoyed the book. The writer is exceptional. I especially like that there is no profanity and/or sex scenes.
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  • Alida Johnson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Your gonna fall for the sherif- I promise!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2016
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    Indian artifacts, museums, roughed men, pretty women-- a little romance and a little murder thrown it-- nice ingredients for a good book. Love this series, love the sexy rough and ready sherif. Of course the locals are all colorful too. The local bar owner, the ranchers and horse trainers and the art dealers and local artists are nice to meet over and over again as you graze through this series! I highly recommend them- nice reads that keep
    You interested till the last page!
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  • Juliann King
    3.0 out of 5 stars It Was Okay, But...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2012
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    I downloaded this Kindle book for two reasons: it is a mystery and it was about the "Little People". Then when I was reading it, some of the research interested me. But I found the writer did not respect the traditions of the "People", and actually I found it to be a little bit insulting. The storyline was okay, but I was a little bit disappointed.
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  • Amazon Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars Eh
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2013
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    Confusing with back and forth characters.. just something to read that doesn't keep you at the edge of your seat but passes the time anyway.
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  • Stephanie Parker McKean
    5.0 out of 5 stars From History to Mystery
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2015
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    From history to mystery, sisters Loretta Jackson and Vickie Britton’s “Whispers of the Stones” never pauses in delivering thrills and chills and never falters in opening a fascinating door into the past to display Wyoming’s history and Native American legends.
    Real events underpin “Whispers of the Stones” creating a fascinating plot. The 14-inch tall “Pedro Mummy” found by miners in the 1930s seemed to validate Shoshone and other Native American legends about “The Little People” who lived in the mountains and shot poisoned arrows. It was examined by scientists in the 1950s and declared legitimate. The Casper Tribune Herald proclaimed it as the only known specimen of a pygmy human race and estimated that it dated back a million years. Scientists in the 1970s insisted it was merely a deformed infant. The mystery remains to this day. The Pedro Mummy disappeared and has never resurfaced.
    Taking the reader into the world of petroglyphs (ancient stone carvings), and pictographs (ancient stone paintings), “Whispers of the Stones” pits Sheriff Jeff McQuede against the cold-blooded killer who murdered Bartering Bill’s Antiques & Collectibles owner Bill Garr. The Pedro Mummy is missing. That surely points to one of the two petroglyps experts working on a project funded by the Smithsonian. One of the experts has eyes not only for history, but also for McQuede’s girlfriend. Is it unprofessional for McQuede to suspect him?
    The killer could also be Bartering Bill’s nephew who inherits valuable property, or even Roma Fielding who feels she must find and protect Pedro. When McQuede discovers a hidden cave at the hidden cave, he may be too late to save anyone—including himself.
    The characters are real and believable enough to be family, the plot is sparkling, the twists are serpentine, and the lack of profanity and gratuitous sex mean that the reader can be fully engaged and unembarrassed if another family member decides to read the story.
    Another reader could not have taken the story away from me – I couldn’t put it down until I finished it.
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