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NATIVE DECEPTION: A ZEB HANKS Mystery Thriller
Is Sheriff Zeb Hanks' wife a cold-blooded killer?
Echo Skysong Hank's combat knife, found with an unidentified dead woman's body, makes her look profoundly guilty.
Darker corners are turned when a world famous Apache scientist, also an acquaintance of Echo's, turns up missing. Proving Echo's innocence is complicated when the NSA and DIA enter the picture and seek a scapegoat.
Zeb's team joins forces with ambitious San Carlos Police Chief Cocheta and steps to the very edge of his legal authority in order to find justice.
The twists and turns in NATIVE DECEPTION will keep the reader on edge to the very end.
Readers of the Longmire series or any of Tony Hillerman's works will enjoy NATIVE DECEPTION, the 13th book in the ZEB HANKS series.
Echo Skysong Hank's combat knife, found with an unidentified dead woman's body, makes her look profoundly guilty.
Darker corners are turned when a world famous Apache scientist, also an acquaintance of Echo's, turns up missing. Proving Echo's innocence is complicated when the NSA and DIA enter the picture and seek a scapegoat.
Zeb's team joins forces with ambitious San Carlos Police Chief Cocheta and steps to the very edge of his legal authority in order to find justice.
The twists and turns in NATIVE DECEPTION will keep the reader on edge to the very end.
Readers of the Longmire series or any of Tony Hillerman's works will enjoy NATIVE DECEPTION, the 13th book in the ZEB HANKS series.
- GenresMystery
258 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 8, 2023
77 people are currently reading
13 people want to read
About the author
Mark Reps
38 books48 followersMark Reps has been a writer and storyteller his whole life. Born in small town southeastern Minnesota, he trained as a mathematician and chiropractor but never lost his love of telling or writing a good story. As an avid desert wilderness hiker Mark spends a great deal of time roaming the desert and other terrains of southeastern Arizona from December to May. A chance meeting with an old time colorful sheriff led him to develop the Zeb Hanks character and the world that surrounds him. Mark returns often to SE Arizona for inspiration, information and to maintain the general feel of the area, learn its history and understand the local residents.
When Mark started writing he became pen pals with Tony Hillerman who offered up tips, criticism and ideas on some of his early novels. His books are often compared with the Longmire television series and books by Craig Johnson.
Mark’s most recent project is the eighth installment of the ZEB HANKS series, NATIVE DESTINY which launched in the spring of 2018. He is working on a Zeb Hanks Novella which will be distributed free to subscribers. Books nine and ten (and likely beyond) are planned at a pace of one per year through 2020. Welcome to the series!
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Find out more at:
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@markreps1
Many thanks to the many wonderful, loyal readers out there! Feedback is always welcome and Mark tries to respond to every request and question. If you read and enjoy the books, please review them on Amazon and Goodreads.
When Mark started writing he became pen pals with Tony Hillerman who offered up tips, criticism and ideas on some of his early novels. His books are often compared with the Longmire television series and books by Craig Johnson.
Mark’s most recent project is the eighth installment of the ZEB HANKS series, NATIVE DESTINY which launched in the spring of 2018. He is working on a Zeb Hanks Novella which will be distributed free to subscribers. Books nine and ten (and likely beyond) are planned at a pace of one per year through 2020. Welcome to the series!
Signup for new releases and free content: http://eepurl.com/b6_7m-/
Find out more at:
facebook.com/ZebHanks
www.markreps.com
@markreps1
Many thanks to the many wonderful, loyal readers out there! Feedback is always welcome and Mark tries to respond to every request and question. If you read and enjoy the books, please review them on Amazon and Goodreads.
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April 25, 2023
Native Deception - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
Native Deception - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
Life for Sheriff Zeb Hanks and his lovely Apache wife, Echo Skysong, aka the Knowledge Keeper, is about to change in a shocking way, when she discovers a woman's body.
Why is the murder weapon familiar?
What part do old photos play in finding a killer?
What does Echo spot while on the school trip?
Mark Reps skilfully brings to life relationships and interactions between different characters, both in Safford and on the Rez - some of whom are not always what they seem.
To find out the truth and see if you can solve the puzzles along the way quicker than Zeb, Stella, Echo, Clarissa, Kate or Rambler, get your copy of Native Deception - a very apt title - today...and tell all your friends!
Native Deception - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
Life for Sheriff Zeb Hanks and his lovely Apache wife, Echo Skysong, aka the Knowledge Keeper, is about to change in a shocking way, when she discovers a woman's body.
Why is the murder weapon familiar?
What part do old photos play in finding a killer?
What does Echo spot while on the school trip?
Mark Reps skilfully brings to life relationships and interactions between different characters, both in Safford and on the Rez - some of whom are not always what they seem.
To find out the truth and see if you can solve the puzzles along the way quicker than Zeb, Stella, Echo, Clarissa, Kate or Rambler, get your copy of Native Deception - a very apt title - today...and tell all your friends!
April 1, 2023
Very timely
I can't imagine how much research goes into writing a fantastic book with a can't put it down storyline like this one. I love the Zeb Hanks series but I also gain so much knowledge and insight on things that are happening all around us these days. I've read every book and hope there are more to come. Amazing.
I can't imagine how much research goes into writing a fantastic book with a can't put it down storyline like this one. I love the Zeb Hanks series but I also gain so much knowledge and insight on things that are happening all around us these days. I've read every book and hope there are more to come. Amazing.
June 17, 2023
Review of this book.
Well written and informative. The plot was well thought out. A few red herrings made it very interesting. They had me going down the wrong path for a while. I learned a great deal about Indian culture and beliefs. The motive for the murder was what through me for a loop. I was way off base on that one. I look forward to reading more in this series.
Well written and informative. The plot was well thought out. A few red herrings made it very interesting. They had me going down the wrong path for a while. I learned a great deal about Indian culture and beliefs. The motive for the murder was what through me for a loop. I was way off base on that one. I look forward to reading more in this series.
July 26, 2023
Zeb Hanks mysteries are always a joy!!!
A great mystery full of memorable characters set in the desert southwest in Arizona. I love that you have the added twists and turns of cultures and a closer look into perspectives! Thank you Mr Reps! As always I am looking forward to another!!
A great mystery full of memorable characters set in the desert southwest in Arizona. I love that you have the added twists and turns of cultures and a closer look into perspectives! Thank you Mr Reps! As always I am looking forward to another!!
August 15, 2023
a real page turner
Mark Reps is one of my favorite authors and this novel was outstanding. So well written the characters seem like family. Very intriguing bringing in Russian spy’s and making the connection to the insanity of Russia trying to overrun the Ukraine.
Mark Reps is one of my favorite authors and this novel was outstanding. So well written the characters seem like family. Very intriguing bringing in Russian spy’s and making the connection to the insanity of Russia trying to overrun the Ukraine.
August 12, 2023
Another Spellbinder
I wish Mr. Reps could write them as fast as I read and enjoy them! Waiting for the next one. Love the local culture and insights
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I wish Mr. Reps could write them as fast as I read and enjoy them! Waiting for the next one. Love the local culture and insights
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October 29, 2023
Who killed Tavisha Karpenko and why??? They changed places??? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.
December 6, 2023
Excellent compilation of a thriller
The author has created an amazing and unique plot to go with a great group of characters making this hard to put down
The author has created an amazing and unique plot to go with a great group of characters making this hard to put down
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