The Night Visitor

by James D. Doss

Book Overview

The remains of a prehistoric beast are found at the site of a failed Colorado dude ranch. Tribal policeman Charlie Moon, nephew of irascible Ute shaman Daisy Perika, knows that finds this ancient often inspire avarice and even murder. Soon, a mysterious disappearance and suspicious death convince Charlie that his fears have been realized.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380803933
• ISBN13: 9780380803934
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Avon Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Digging into the Past

Charlie Moon, Aunt Daisy, and Little Sarah star in this addition to the series. James Doss manages to unit the floundering mismatch of Charlie's police friend Scott Parish and journalist, Anne Foster though their problems are irrelevant to the story line. The interweaving of science, myth, theology, culture, and folklore are the fine threads that compose a struggle among the participants of this astutely crafted novel. THE NIGHT VISITOR gives the reader what they've come to expect from this Kentucky born author whose gift of imagery has few equals. Take your time with this one, the results will surprise you. Nash Black, author of TRAVELERS and SINS OF THE FATHERS.

Daisy does it again

This was a great read. I love the shaman daisy and her french canadian buddy. They make a story flow.. as do all of the characters created by Mr. Doss.

A Mammoth Endeavor

I always enjoy reading about Charlie Moon and Aunt Daisy. I find the characters believable, and the action suspenseful enough to keep me reading until the last page. Although I know nothing about the Ute tribe and their culture, the books read as authentic information, like Hillerman's Navajo tales. If you enjoy Native mysteries, try Doss on for size.

The Night Visitor: A Shaman Mystery

Jame Doss has outdone himself with this book. The reader is caught up in an intriguing mystery full of colorful characters and spiritulism so well put together that it is difficult to put the book down once it is started and is kept guessing at "whodunit" until the very end of the book.

The Night Visitor belongs in the class of his best mysteries

As reader of Danny Doss's mysteries from the beginning, it is a pleasure to see him progress rapidly in his craft from his first effort. This is a series that will hook you and keep you wanting more.