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Cold River #2
Cold River Resurrection
LOST ON THE MOUNTAIN … WITH BIGFOOT? OR SOMETHING WORSE! THE #1 BESTSELLING COLD RIVER RISING - SURVIVAL CONTINUES! "Smith is a writer on his way straight up." —Ann Rule, author of over thirty crime books, including The Stranger Beside Me and Small Sacrifices. This Native-American mystery and Amazon bestseller political action thriller introduces Lieutenant Smokey Kukup, former Army Ranger, ace tribal cop, and one of the best trackers in the country. A widower whose wife didn’t survive his three tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, he’s raising his 10-year-old daughter Laurel in some of the old ways, but he resists allowing her to study with a Twati or shaman. Attracted by ancient Native-American legends (or merely urban legend), a group of Sasquatch stalkers trespasses on the reservation, and when one goes missing on the mountain, Smokey uses traditional tribal methods to lead the police investigation into her disappearance. Meanwhile, the lost woman, Jennifer, confronts the real mystery on the why are there Ferragamo-shoed bodies on sacred Native-American lands? The fates of Jennifer, Smokey, and Laurel become intertwined when the answer to the mystery leads to drug trafficking—and, inevitably, brings down the wrath of a Mexican drug cartel.
289 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
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July 28, 2014
I may read more by this author, because I like the characters he develops. But he needs to tighten up the storyline and get rid of some of the musings, same problem with Cold River Rising. They slow down the action and are too often quite repetitive.
February 12, 2024
Okay, I normally wouldn't even have read this one, so kudos to Mr. Smith! It has everything! Well, except for Santa Clause and Chewbacca, although I'm pretty sure I heard him howl a time or two. For action? Can't beat it. For suspense? Can't beat it. I did like the first in the series, which is why I read this one, and honestly? I really liked it. If you want a great adventure, read it.
May 30, 2014
Cold River Resurrection
I don't often get to say this, but this sequel to Cold River Rising, is just as good as the first book. Some authors sacrifice well developed characters for a fast paced story line since it often precludes time for both. Not so with this author. These are both great stand alone novels, but I doubt I am the only reader of this author out there that isn't fiercely hoping that this is a life long passion of Mr. Smith's to continue to delight readers everywhere with countless novels in this series. I would collect and read every one. Oh, and just a heads up - if there are any readers out there that tell themselves that they are just going to read till the end of the chapter and then move onto urgent things at hand, dont bank on it, nearly every chapter ending, is a cliffhanger that needs to be investigated. This author is stellar!
I don't often get to say this, but this sequel to Cold River Rising, is just as good as the first book. Some authors sacrifice well developed characters for a fast paced story line since it often precludes time for both. Not so with this author. These are both great stand alone novels, but I doubt I am the only reader of this author out there that isn't fiercely hoping that this is a life long passion of Mr. Smith's to continue to delight readers everywhere with countless novels in this series. I would collect and read every one. Oh, and just a heads up - if there are any readers out there that tell themselves that they are just going to read till the end of the chapter and then move onto urgent things at hand, dont bank on it, nearly every chapter ending, is a cliffhanger that needs to be investigated. This author is stellar!
April 17, 2015
Walk carefully in the woods
Right from the start, you're pulled into the action. Dead bodies, shoot outs, and being lost on a Indian reservation, are only the beginning for Jennifer. Who are the people who want to kill her and why? In the middle of all this, Jennifer finds the family she wants. Will love triumph or do the bad guys win? Action packed and a five star rating are well deserved.
Right from the start, you're pulled into the action. Dead bodies, shoot outs, and being lost on a Indian reservation, are only the beginning for Jennifer. Who are the people who want to kill her and why? In the middle of all this, Jennifer finds the family she wants. Will love triumph or do the bad guys win? Action packed and a five star rating are well deserved.
April 19, 2015
Another great story about Cold River
This is another successful thriller to keep you on the edge of your seat. The police force of Cold River really know how to take the battle to the bad guys. It is a fitting sequel to the first book.
This is another successful thriller to keep you on the edge of your seat. The police force of Cold River really know how to take the battle to the bad guys. It is a fitting sequel to the first book.
May 1, 2015
Another Good Read
While several parts of this story are highly implausible, it's still a good read with characters that you can easily like an lots of action. I'm looking forward to the third book in this series whenever Enes Smith decides he is ready to write it.
While several parts of this story are highly implausible, it's still a good read with characters that you can easily like an lots of action. I'm looking forward to the third book in this series whenever Enes Smith decides he is ready to write it.
March 28, 2015
A great second volume to this series. Another keep to re-read and I hope more will be coming soon.
March 10, 2021
I haven't been doing very well with my kindle backlog recently, and this is another example of why you find a lot of free kindle books...these are the ones nobody would spend good money on!
There was actually a point where I thought this was going to be an interesting read and then....The cop who I started off liking turned into a bit of a dick. So...this woman that you found after 4 days in the wilderness, suffering from dehydration and delerium who probably would and is suffering from PTSD, has a nice arse? That's literally one of the first thoughts that enters his head. Oh...and this is whilst she's being abducted by 2 masked men. Real professional!
Oh..but that's ok because this woman has obviously recovered really quickly from the ordeal of being stalked by bears through the wilderness and finding dead bodies because she's looking at this cop thinking he's quite dishy!
So unrealistic, badly written and painful for my eyes! Yuk!
There was actually a point where I thought this was going to be an interesting read and then....The cop who I started off liking turned into a bit of a dick. So...this woman that you found after 4 days in the wilderness, suffering from dehydration and delerium who probably would and is suffering from PTSD, has a nice arse? That's literally one of the first thoughts that enters his head. Oh...and this is whilst she's being abducted by 2 masked men. Real professional!
Oh..but that's ok because this woman has obviously recovered really quickly from the ordeal of being stalked by bears through the wilderness and finding dead bodies because she's looking at this cop thinking he's quite dishy!
So unrealistic, badly written and painful for my eyes! Yuk!
July 10, 2017
Another story based on a Indian reservation and some of its people. This one a group of people where trespassing on the reservation in hopes of tracking Big Foot and get it on film. Prior to that a girl and her boyfriend were near there and had a fight so the girl took off. Ended up getting lost and run into lots of unknown things and dead people. Days later they found her holding on to a ladies hand . After she healed enough to let someone know what happened out there So became friends with Smokey and his daughter. They had to protect Jennifer ( the lost /found girl) because the drug lord cartel were after her - apparently they thought she knew more about these dead bodies and the ladies hand that she may have seen while lost. Then it continues to get more and more exciting as it goes on. Excitement and lots of suspense. in the end . Loved it.
March 26, 2020
This is the second in Enes Smith’s Cold River series. This takes place on the Cold River Reservation in Oregon, a thinly disguised Warm Springs Reservation. Smith’s experience as a non-Indian Chief of Police for the Warm Springs Confederated Tribes lends authenticity to his books.
In this one, people illegally on the reservation in search of Sasquatch run into trouble.
This is a thriller with a high body count (especially for the bad guys). There is a bit of magical realism or just plain Indian magic.
Again this could make a good movie where I could suspend disbelief a little easier.
I will probably seek out the third book.
In this one, people illegally on the reservation in search of Sasquatch run into trouble.
This is a thriller with a high body count (especially for the bad guys). There is a bit of magical realism or just plain Indian magic.
Again this could make a good movie where I could suspend disbelief a little easier.
I will probably seek out the third book.
April 8, 2018
Cold River Rising
This is the second book in the series that I have read and just ordered books three, four and five. Needless to say I thourally enjoyed them. I have so many things in common with the author, it is as if I were looking over his shoulder while telling the story. I have enjoyed so far what I have read and would recommend this
series to anyone who has ever been associated with law enforcement or have had any dealings with any Indian culture. Can't wait to get started on the next book in this series. A big thumbs up.
This is the second book in the series that I have read and just ordered books three, four and five. Needless to say I thourally enjoyed them. I have so many things in common with the author, it is as if I were looking over his shoulder while telling the story. I have enjoyed so far what I have read and would recommend this
series to anyone who has ever been associated with law enforcement or have had any dealings with any Indian culture. Can't wait to get started on the next book in this series. A big thumbs up.
June 8, 2018
I love a good book with Native American folklore, customs, superstitions and ways of life, and this one did not disappoint!
I felt like I knew all the characters personally they were that well written, and because of that, it was very hard to put the book down. I just had to know what was going to happen next!
I will now have to buy the rest of the series, as I'm sure that Enes Smith is going to be one of my favorite authors, and people of Cold River are already some of my favorite characters.
Read it! You won't be sorry!
I felt like I knew all the characters personally they were that well written, and because of that, it was very hard to put the book down. I just had to know what was going to happen next!
I will now have to buy the rest of the series, as I'm sure that Enes Smith is going to be one of my favorite authors, and people of Cold River are already some of my favorite characters.
Read it! You won't be sorry!
July 30, 2022
Great Action!
The writing is so descriptive that you can smell the woods, the rotting bodies and the fire consuming all. You can feel branches scratching your arms, bullets hitting you, the feel of the fire, the vibrations of the plane and the welcoming arms of love. And you can sense the spirits presence. A must read for all, Indian or other.
The writing is so descriptive that you can smell the woods, the rotting bodies and the fire consuming all. You can feel branches scratching your arms, bullets hitting you, the feel of the fire, the vibrations of the plane and the welcoming arms of love. And you can sense the spirits presence. A must read for all, Indian or other.
January 28, 2018
Exciting kick-butt action!
I loved the first book of this series and this one, well, it's every bit as compelling and suspenseful, with vivid scenes and characters you will cheer for right to the last page! I'll probably finish the next three before I get some sleep!
I loved the first book of this series and this one, well, it's every bit as compelling and suspenseful, with vivid scenes and characters you will cheer for right to the last page! I'll probably finish the next three before I get some sleep!
April 6, 2018
Adrenalin Rush
After reading book 2, I bought the rest of this series. This is a can't put it down until you're done and it's time to catch your breath series. Filled with constant tension, gut wrenching violence and calming tenderness. I can't stop reading.
After reading book 2, I bought the rest of this series. This is a can't put it down until you're done and it's time to catch your breath series. Filled with constant tension, gut wrenching violence and calming tenderness. I can't stop reading.
September 26, 2018
I loved it!
This is my first experience with the Cold River Crew, and I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Though some parts were a little predictable, I give it a thumbs up for good effort.
This is my first experience with the Cold River Crew, and I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Though some parts were a little predictable, I give it a thumbs up for good effort.
July 15, 2022
Great series
The Cold River series is a great Native American series. I can't stop reading, once I start a book. I love learning about the different tribes in this Country and transporting to each reservation through these books. Really amazing and very entertaining.
The Cold River series is a great Native American series. I can't stop reading, once I start a book. I love learning about the different tribes in this Country and transporting to each reservation through these books. Really amazing and very entertaining.
June 30, 2017
Lovr love, loved it
My favorite reading. Indian traditions with romance and plenty of action. Hard to put down. I felt as if I knew the characters.
My favorite reading. Indian traditions with romance and plenty of action. Hard to put down. I felt as if I knew the characters.
January 19, 2018
Outstanding
Wow! This book has a lot to offer. Romance, suspense, mystery, murder....more twists and turns in the plot. I absolutely loved this book
Wow! This book has a lot to offer. Romance, suspense, mystery, murder....more twists and turns in the plot. I absolutely loved this book
February 5, 2018
A good book in the series. Recommend consideration.
May 3, 2018
WooWee!
Outstanding suspense as a vicious, arrogant Hermosillo drug lord takes on the tribe at Cold River, Oregon. Lots of surprises await.
Outstanding suspense as a vicious, arrogant Hermosillo drug lord takes on the tribe at Cold River, Oregon. Lots of surprises await.
September 13, 2018
Modern-day mystery where the Indians win
Fast paced thriller set in and around northwest Indian reservations. Modern day warriors persevere. The Indians win! Bad guys lose!
Fast paced thriller set in and around northwest Indian reservations. Modern day warriors persevere. The Indians win! Bad guys lose!
February 11, 2019
Outstanding!
Impossible to put down. So suspenseful. I absolutely will read another of this author's novels. A terrific writer. This will make a great movie!
Impossible to put down. So suspenseful. I absolutely will read another of this author's novels. A terrific writer. This will make a great movie!
March 19, 2019
I love this & I can't wait for more.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
May 19, 2019
Good book
You people should just read this novel yourselves and write your own review on this novel and I really enjoyed reading this novel very much so. Shelley Ma
You people should just read this novel yourselves and write your own review on this novel and I really enjoyed reading this novel very much so. Shelley Ma
April 25, 2023
wow! Another barn burner. Plenty of action, very different story from the first book - had a hard time putting the book down.
September 28, 2015
Before the negatives, I will state the positives: it's a pretty good plot line. That's about it.
The negatives are numerous. First, Jennifer's character has some serious personality disorders. She's brave enough to leave her camping group, but not strong enough to stay sane after seeing a dead body. She's smart enough to stay calm during a shoot up of the hospital, but not enough to go to the "Feebs" for protection. She falls "in love" with a guy she met less than two days previously.
Second, Smokey's character is not much better, placing his family and this woman in extreme jeopardy because he doesn't think the Feebs can protect Jennifer better than an unprotected house on a reservation.
Third, Laurel. Just...WTH. Was introducing her "superpower" as a deus ex machina at the very end of the book worth it? Nope.
Fourth, are we really expected to believe that the Mexican drug cartel flies all the way to Oregon to hide the bodies? Was Mexico not big enough? Or Nevada, even?
Fifth, the pacing. Dear God. One minute we are having a huge shootout on the reservation, followed by the burning of a family home. The next chapter we are going shopping for clothes. The ups and downs are so intense that they feel like two different stories. Way too many characters. I had a hard time keeping up with where everyone was and how they were important to the story. The Amy and Carl story could have been cut without any real damage to the storyline. And there are several instances of repeat lines. I thought it was an error with the Kindle edition, but it happened so often that I don't think that's what it was.
This book desperately needed an editor. I realize this is a self-published book, but it looks like Smith didn't even bother to re-read his own story. If he had, perhaps he would have caught the strange repeated scenes and fixed some of the inconsistencies.
I have not read the first in the series, but I can't see how it has anything to do with this book. Congrats to the author for getting his book turned into a movie. I genuinely hope it does well. If that book was anything like this one, I'm sure the script writer(s) will pull out the (most likely) excellent plot and toss all the extraneous bits.
The negatives are numerous. First, Jennifer's character has some serious personality disorders. She's brave enough to leave her camping group, but not strong enough to stay sane after seeing a dead body. She's smart enough to stay calm during a shoot up of the hospital, but not enough to go to the "Feebs" for protection. She falls "in love" with a guy she met less than two days previously.
Second, Smokey's character is not much better, placing his family and this woman in extreme jeopardy because he doesn't think the Feebs can protect Jennifer better than an unprotected house on a reservation.
Third, Laurel. Just...WTH. Was introducing her "superpower" as a deus ex machina at the very end of the book worth it? Nope.
Fourth, are we really expected to believe that the Mexican drug cartel flies all the way to Oregon to hide the bodies? Was Mexico not big enough? Or Nevada, even?
Fifth, the pacing. Dear God. One minute we are having a huge shootout on the reservation, followed by the burning of a family home. The next chapter we are going shopping for clothes. The ups and downs are so intense that they feel like two different stories. Way too many characters. I had a hard time keeping up with where everyone was and how they were important to the story. The Amy and Carl story could have been cut without any real damage to the storyline. And there are several instances of repeat lines. I thought it was an error with the Kindle edition, but it happened so often that I don't think that's what it was.
This book desperately needed an editor. I realize this is a self-published book, but it looks like Smith didn't even bother to re-read his own story. If he had, perhaps he would have caught the strange repeated scenes and fixed some of the inconsistencies.
I have not read the first in the series, but I can't see how it has anything to do with this book. Congrats to the author for getting his book turned into a movie. I genuinely hope it does well. If that book was anything like this one, I'm sure the script writer(s) will pull out the (most likely) excellent plot and toss all the extraneous bits.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 22, 2014
Enes Smith, a Šiyápu, author and white man holds a fascination and respect for the peoples and customs of Indian tribes. He's created a scenario in this novel which combines both the culture of an Oregon tribe with the myth of Bigfoot (aka Sasquatch), and the articles regarding terrorist activities and their infiltration of drug cartels in our remote northwest regions. His feminine character is Jennifer Kruger, a copy editor from the city, but apparently rugged independent hiker out of her domain when she heads into the mountains with boyfriend and Bigfoot hunter, Carl. After having a fight with him, she has decided she's had enough of the mountain and should be able to return to base camp on her own. Maybe not. It is after she's been lost for days that Lt. Mark "Smokey" Kukup of the Cold River Tribal Police Dept. tracks her and finds her near death hidden back up under a log. Smokey is a widower with a 9 year old daughter, Laurel, and is a tight practicing and respected member of his tribe, maintaining a home with his mother and support animals at his ranch site in the beautiful mountains that include scenic views of the mountain peaks of Oregon. Lt. Kukup is a combat veteran and has seen his share of the downside of life. Jennifer has seen activity on the mountain that she shouldn't have and together with Smokey begins a violent confrontation with those who would infiltrate both the reservation and the pastoral setting of their mountain community with subversive activity. The terrorists and drug cartel are rich and powerful--it won't be an easy task. This was a free download and one I'd recommend--the situation definitely gets interesting albeit difficult to imagine how anyone could win.
February 26, 2017
Reasonable Story, Very Poor Transition
This story was okay, not as satisfying as the first book in the series. I was annoyed at two things. Often the switch of scenes was too abrupt and sometimes confusing. And the use of the F bomb was simply unnecessary on the majority of places it was used. The finale was a bit of a let down after a pretty good build up. Partially because of an unrealistic event.
This story was okay, not as satisfying as the first book in the series. I was annoyed at two things. Often the switch of scenes was too abrupt and sometimes confusing. And the use of the F bomb was simply unnecessary on the majority of places it was used. The finale was a bit of a let down after a pretty good build up. Partially because of an unrealistic event.
November 4, 2014
Having finished #1, Cold River Rising, and mostly pleased with it, was anxiously ready to jump into the follow up, #2 Cold River Resurrection. Main protagonist Smokey, a Native American tribal police officer, former Ranger with 3 tours in Afghanistan under his belt, leads us through his dangerous adventures as he tries to protect his Rez and loved ones. The storyline kept me very involved, so many twists and turns... But around page 167, I became so enraged with author Smith, and fictitious Smokey ... I nearly threw my Kindle against the wall. (well, good novels are supposed to evoke emotions, right?) Actually I felt insulted that the author, a former police chief himself, would ask us to believe how Smokey endangered his child, plus love interest Jennifer, when a horrific assault was imminent. While it was easy to appreciate most of the storyline, the characters, loyalties, tribal customs... that endangering act, lack of common sense by our hero Smokey... left me cold. It dampened my enthusiasm for continued reading.
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