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John Tall Wolf #2
War Party
Special Agent John Tall Wolf of the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) describes his job like “I work at the intersection of Native American and mainstream cultures. If there’s a four-car pile-up, I try to sort things out.” The metaphor is particularly apt on the August morning in New Orleans when all the traffic lights turn green at the same time causing citywide gridlock and providing the perfect cover for a gang of eight men on motorcycles to rob the Thibodeaux State Bank. Normally, the FBI would have sole responsibility to investigate. This time, though, John is called in because the robbers were decked out as Native Americans, a 21st century take on a war party. John raises the idea that the warpaint and feathers might be misdirection. Then a group calling itself Red Nation Rising claims credit for the robbery. That name might be double entendre. Washington suspects that China might be at work in the shadows, testing cyberwarfare against the United States. John Tall Wolf and his FBI counterpart, Deputy Director Byron DeWitt, have to come up with answers, bag the crooks and make it fast.
216 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 16, 2013
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Joseph Flynn
70 books201 followersJoseph Flynn has been published both traditionally — Signet Books, Bantam Books and Variance Publishing — and through his own imprint, Stray Dog Press, Inc. Both major media reviews and reader reviews have praised his work. Booklist said, “Flynn is an excellent storyteller.” The Chicago Tribune said, “Flynn [is] a master of high-octane plotting.” The most repeated reader comment is: Write faster, we want more.
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May 21, 2024
Joseph Flynn keeps impressing me with this writing, with the political thrillers of Jim McGill to the investigative stories of Ron Ketchum. With John Tall Wolf, Flynn straddles the middle, using some of his great wit and storytelling to push the series along. John Tall Wolf is an essential part of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and has been sent to New Orleans, where a bank robbery appears to have been committed by a number of men with Native American features. As Tall Wolf delves into the case, he learns that not all is as it seems, though the case has some truly political aspects. When numerous robberies occur in various parts of the country, Tall Wolf is sent to follow-up, at the direction of the US vice-president and in conjunction with the FBI. This is sure to pave the way to future successes, should Tall Wolf garner the needed answers. Flynn does well to keep the reader in the middle of the action once more.
Special Agent John Tall Wolf enjoys his work with the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs), though his supervisor is a little too much for him at times. When Tall Wolf finds himself in New Orleans, it is not to scout out a potential vacation with his new love interest, but rather to investigate a bank robbery. It would seem a group of eight men fled the scene on motorcycles are were donning various Native American warpaint and feathers in their hair. This could help shed some light on the backgrounds of the perpetrators, though Tall Wolf will need some outside assistance to make an educated guess.
Tall Wolf works alongside the FBI on the case, turning over any rock that might garner results. When the robbers claim to be part of the Red Nation Rising, this is another attempt to misdirect the authorities. The case, which seems to be more than simply a robbery, has created quite the stir in Washington, where both the US vice-president and Deputy Director of the FBI seek his insights, which can only work in his favour.
When evidence points to foreign cyberattacks by an American enemy, Tall Wolf realises that he is out of his depth. He promises to locate the robbers and bring them to justice, while Washington handles the international elements of the case. Whatever’s going on, it is used to cause chaos and John Tall Wolf is ready, as long as he can make it home before too long. Flynn is once more treating his readers to a stellar experience.
I cannot recommend the writing of Joseph Flynn enough, especially the reader who has a penchant for devouring thrillers and political novels. There are elements of both, as well as some strong connections to come of Flynn’s other work. A narrative base that flows with ease is sure to keep the reader hooked as they devour the story. Momentum humming, the reader will be full of curiosity and this leads to some stunning reveals. Strong characters, some of whom come from Flynn’s two other main series, are peppered throughout the book and add a certain excitement to the storeys delivery. These are great cross-over moments and handled with aplomb.
I rely on the plot development to pique my interest, something that Joseph Flynn has never struggled with in the past. This series, while only two novels in, has all the elements I need to want more and keeps impressing me with the twists that end up taking over the narrative. Flynn weaves things together well and pays tribute to many aspects that could get thorny. I love this series and the larger McGill/Tall Wolf/Ketchum collections, making this an easy read that I can devour in a few short hours. I am eager to delve deeper and see what else John Tall Wolf has in store for readers.
Kudos, Mr. Flynn, for another great reading experience.
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Special Agent John Tall Wolf enjoys his work with the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs), though his supervisor is a little too much for him at times. When Tall Wolf finds himself in New Orleans, it is not to scout out a potential vacation with his new love interest, but rather to investigate a bank robbery. It would seem a group of eight men fled the scene on motorcycles are were donning various Native American warpaint and feathers in their hair. This could help shed some light on the backgrounds of the perpetrators, though Tall Wolf will need some outside assistance to make an educated guess.
Tall Wolf works alongside the FBI on the case, turning over any rock that might garner results. When the robbers claim to be part of the Red Nation Rising, this is another attempt to misdirect the authorities. The case, which seems to be more than simply a robbery, has created quite the stir in Washington, where both the US vice-president and Deputy Director of the FBI seek his insights, which can only work in his favour.
When evidence points to foreign cyberattacks by an American enemy, Tall Wolf realises that he is out of his depth. He promises to locate the robbers and bring them to justice, while Washington handles the international elements of the case. Whatever’s going on, it is used to cause chaos and John Tall Wolf is ready, as long as he can make it home before too long. Flynn is once more treating his readers to a stellar experience.
I cannot recommend the writing of Joseph Flynn enough, especially the reader who has a penchant for devouring thrillers and political novels. There are elements of both, as well as some strong connections to come of Flynn’s other work. A narrative base that flows with ease is sure to keep the reader hooked as they devour the story. Momentum humming, the reader will be full of curiosity and this leads to some stunning reveals. Strong characters, some of whom come from Flynn’s two other main series, are peppered throughout the book and add a certain excitement to the storeys delivery. These are great cross-over moments and handled with aplomb.
I rely on the plot development to pique my interest, something that Joseph Flynn has never struggled with in the past. This series, while only two novels in, has all the elements I need to want more and keeps impressing me with the twists that end up taking over the narrative. Flynn weaves things together well and pays tribute to many aspects that could get thorny. I love this series and the larger McGill/Tall Wolf/Ketchum collections, making this an easy read that I can devour in a few short hours. I am eager to delve deeper and see what else John Tall Wolf has in store for readers.
Kudos, Mr. Flynn, for another great reading experience.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
March 8, 2014
Another of the tongue in cheek John 'I'm licensed to take scalps' Tall Wolf series.
I became interested in Flynn's work via his more serious prose, Digger, The Next President, The President's Henchman, etc. So Flynn moving to more humor in his novels is not necessarily a good thing as far as I'm concerned. But then I've always maintained that writer's create what they want and hope the readers follow.
Those readers who like tongue in cheek action will find this series to be readable. Those who prefer the 'old' Joseph Flynn probably won't find it as enjoyable.
I became interested in Flynn's work via his more serious prose, Digger, The Next President, The President's Henchman, etc. So Flynn moving to more humor in his novels is not necessarily a good thing as far as I'm concerned. But then I've always maintained that writer's create what they want and hope the readers follow.
Those readers who like tongue in cheek action will find this series to be readable. Those who prefer the 'old' Joseph Flynn probably won't find it as enjoyable.
January 28, 2020
John Tall Wolf is different. Not your average detective, not your average Native American, and the book is not your average mystery. It's exceptional, and exceptionally good.
I read the first book in the series a couple of days ago, and wanted more.
Love John, his parents, and his quirky take on things.
After all, he's battling a Coyote in human form, and so far, he's winning.
I read the first book in the series a couple of days ago, and wanted more.
Love John, his parents, and his quirky take on things.
After all, he's battling a Coyote in human form, and so far, he's winning.
August 29, 2024
This is the second book in a row that I've read in this John Tall Wolf series. I liked book #1 and I like book #2 even a bit more. The story begins in New Orleans on a hot day in August. Suddenly, during morning rush hour, all traffic lights turn green. At the same time, all electricity in the city's power grid went out. Mayhem ensued. A bank on Rampart Street was, therefore, easy pickings for a group of very efficient robbers -- and so the adventure begins. Our favorite special agent with the United Stares Bureau of Indian Affairs is summoned and he does what he does. The story is well-paced and the characters are interesting. There was a smattering of bad words in the story, but not many - and less than the previous book (which didn't have a lot). There are just enough twists and turns and a rousing conclusion that kept me up past my bedtime to finish.
December 5, 2018
Great book in a great series
I liked the characters in this book they were well developed to the point you felt like you new them. The plot was unique and blended in such a variety of motives for the crimes and criminals kept you up late trying to see what would happen next. Definitely a series I will continue to read.
I liked the characters in this book they were well developed to the point you felt like you new them. The plot was unique and blended in such a variety of motives for the crimes and criminals kept you up late trying to see what would happen next. Definitely a series I will continue to read.
January 20, 2020
No War Dance...
John Tall Wolf does good work for the BIA, an old federal agency not much in the news. The series will continue as I have down-loaded the next book. Clear, concise writing and a good story line. Characters are clearly drawn and fit the narrative. I am ready for the rest of the series.
John Tall Wolf does good work for the BIA, an old federal agency not much in the news. The series will continue as I have down-loaded the next book. Clear, concise writing and a good story line. Characters are clearly drawn and fit the narrative. I am ready for the rest of the series.
May 5, 2020
John Tall Wolf is Apache and Navajo who works as a BIA cop. His boss is Coyote. If that's not enough to grab your attention and hold it, as a Fed, he should be in competition with other Feds, like the FBI &c. Instead, Tall Wolf plays well with others including the local cops and actually prefers others get the credit.
Eight 'Indians' rob a bank in New Orleans during a city-wide hacking job where all traffic lights go 'green.' Due to the Native American ethnicity of the robbers, Tall Wolf is called in.
Why eight? What kind of sign language do they use during the robberies (yes, there's more than one)? What tribe do they belong to? All good questions, and eventually, all is made clear.
There was one major mistake in the story. Is Mr. Flynn using Aaron Elkins's tactic of deliberately placing a mistake in his books to get letters from readers? I don't know. Was their a mistake in Book 1? I don't remember. And, no, I'm not divulging said mistake. If you catch it, you'll chuckle like I did. If you don't, it won't affect the story at all.
A great read. In this time of Novel Coronovirus, I think I'll binge the whole series.
Eight 'Indians' rob a bank in New Orleans during a city-wide hacking job where all traffic lights go 'green.' Due to the Native American ethnicity of the robbers, Tall Wolf is called in.
Why eight? What kind of sign language do they use during the robberies (yes, there's more than one)? What tribe do they belong to? All good questions, and eventually, all is made clear.
There was one major mistake in the story. Is Mr. Flynn using Aaron Elkins's tactic of deliberately placing a mistake in his books to get letters from readers? I don't know. Was their a mistake in Book 1? I don't remember. And, no, I'm not divulging said mistake. If you catch it, you'll chuckle like I did. If you don't, it won't affect the story at all.
A great read. In this time of Novel Coronovirus, I think I'll binge the whole series.
May 23, 2021
Review of War Party
Book two in the Tall Wolf book was very timely and had a great storyline. The main plot involves a gang of crooks hacking into our infrastructure, in this case New Orleans was hacked and all the stoplights were turned green. This allowed the crooks to rob a bank and escaped without incident. The robbers were dressed as Native Americans. Tall Wolf is called on to solve the crime. The author understands Racial Bias against the Native Americans and he understands their culture. Great storyline and great dialogue
Book two in the Tall Wolf book was very timely and had a great storyline. The main plot involves a gang of crooks hacking into our infrastructure, in this case New Orleans was hacked and all the stoplights were turned green. This allowed the crooks to rob a bank and escaped without incident. The robbers were dressed as Native Americans. Tall Wolf is called on to solve the crime. The author understands Racial Bias against the Native Americans and he understands their culture. Great storyline and great dialogue
April 1, 2018
Do you like John Sandford?
I like Joseph Flynn's story telling and with this book he reminded me of Sandford's Lucas Davenport/Virgil Flowers crossover story telling. Their detectives use smarts over brawn and bullets. John Tall Wolf is entertaining, irreverent,and superstitious. And a good detective. One might want to read Flynn's President's Henchman before reading this story to catch some of the back story.
I like Joseph Flynn's story telling and with this book he reminded me of Sandford's Lucas Davenport/Virgil Flowers crossover story telling. Their detectives use smarts over brawn and bullets. John Tall Wolf is entertaining, irreverent,and superstitious. And a good detective. One might want to read Flynn's President's Henchman before reading this story to catch some of the back story.
March 13, 2020
Four and a half stars
These stories are Great! I can't wait to read the rest of the series. John Tall Wolf is a native American who was adopted and raised by a non-native couple. He works as an investigator for the BIA, but refuses to visit reservations. Laconic and dry of Wit, he believes his boss is Coyote, the Tickster God and wants the right to take scalps. He does solve cases though, and works well with others.
These stories are Great! I can't wait to read the rest of the series. John Tall Wolf is a native American who was adopted and raised by a non-native couple. He works as an investigator for the BIA, but refuses to visit reservations. Laconic and dry of Wit, he believes his boss is Coyote, the Tickster God and wants the right to take scalps. He does solve cases though, and works well with others.
January 2, 2019
Great Story!
A lot of fun watching John Tall Wolf unravel the clues in the well planned bank robberies. It's also interesting and intriguing to see the overlap with characters from other Joseph Flynn series. Finally, in this day and age, it's encouraging to see honest cooperation between different agencies of the government.
A lot of fun watching John Tall Wolf unravel the clues in the well planned bank robberies. It's also interesting and intriguing to see the overlap with characters from other Joseph Flynn series. Finally, in this day and age, it's encouraging to see honest cooperation between different agencies of the government.
March 30, 2023
Not gory
Just plain fun and exciting. Joseph Flynn really has
rascals for characters.
This is my opinion bit most of his cast has not only
Brought his books to be joined with characters
From other books that he authored, but he gave this book a sense of humor more often. I really enjoyed
This book.
Just plain fun and exciting. Joseph Flynn really has
rascals for characters.
This is my opinion bit most of his cast has not only
Brought his books to be joined with characters
From other books that he authored, but he gave this book a sense of humor more often. I really enjoyed
This book.
August 19, 2023
Another Wild Ride With Daring and Evil Doers
A charming sleuth of an Native American Special Agent has gotten the bad guys plus lead to the arrests and prosecution of the foreign enemies who started and funded the bank robberies. I appreciate how our author has blended in the active Canadian Mountie to finish the end.
A charming sleuth of an Native American Special Agent has gotten the bad guys plus lead to the arrests and prosecution of the foreign enemies who started and funded the bank robberies. I appreciate how our author has blended in the active Canadian Mountie to finish the end.
September 19, 2017
The best home run ever!!!
They don't move any faster than this! The action was like a pachenko ball rolling around the pins, bouncing off the bumpers, hesitating then rolling down to the goal! Ding. Ding. Ding. Ding. Ding!!!
They don't move any faster than this! The action was like a pachenko ball rolling around the pins, bouncing off the bumpers, hesitating then rolling down to the goal! Ding. Ding. Ding. Ding. Ding!!!
August 28, 2018
A Home Run
I really liked this book. I think it was better than the first one in the series. Good characters who are developed nicely, lots of action and suspense. Great team of bad guys. Highly recommended.
I really liked this book. I think it was better than the first one in the series. Good characters who are developed nicely, lots of action and suspense. Great team of bad guys. Highly recommended.
September 28, 2018
Even better than the first story!
Can't give away the surprises but stay on your toes. Characters develop and grow. I will definitely read the next one in the series. Looking forward to see what happens to John and his family. And the mystery will be fun too.
Can't give away the surprises but stay on your toes. Characters develop and grow. I will definitely read the next one in the series. Looking forward to see what happens to John and his family. And the mystery will be fun too.
December 23, 2019
High Octane
Joseph Flynn is a superb writer and a superior storyteller. War Party is a must read never a dull moment. Mr. Flynn did a great job with the way the story flowed. Highly recommend the book.
Joseph Flynn is a superb writer and a superior storyteller. War Party is a must read never a dull moment. Mr. Flynn did a great job with the way the story flowed. Highly recommend the book.
August 30, 2020
Another Home Run
Joseph Flynn has hit another home run with his second John Tall Wolf novel. It has the perfect mix of humor and suspense Flynn is known for and characters who jump off the page.
Joseph Flynn has hit another home run with his second John Tall Wolf novel. It has the perfect mix of humor and suspense Flynn is known for and characters who jump off the page.
July 21, 2021
Interesting read
Interesting read and held my attention. The plot was creative . I’m not particularly fond of the coyote references as mystic or supernatural are not my focus of enjoyment
Interesting read and held my attention. The plot was creative . I’m not particularly fond of the coyote references as mystic or supernatural are not my focus of enjoyment
March 30, 2022
I liked this book, but something was missing.
As much as I liked this book, there was something that didn't quite make it really good. I don't know what it was, perhaps the next one will rate higher.
As much as I liked this book, there was something that didn't quite make it really good. I don't know what it was, perhaps the next one will rate higher.
April 24, 2022
Hit that Baseball !!!
It’s a fairytale of regret, and what do we do now? Pretty girls who are smart. Mom, was the smartest of them all. Loved John! His. Attitude of the author was sadly old fashioned and yet it worked
Win Win Win Amazing 😻
It’s a fairytale of regret, and what do we do now? Pretty girls who are smart. Mom, was the smartest of them all. Loved John! His. Attitude of the author was sadly old fashioned and yet it worked
Win Win Win Amazing 😻
June 6, 2023
Having really enjoyed the first book in the series, I looked forward to more and this did not disappoint. I really like Flynn's writing style and how he weaves his storylines. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
August 11, 2018
Better and better
I love this series and all the other titles I have read by Mr Flynn. Can't wait to start the next book
I love this series and all the other titles I have read by Mr Flynn. Can't wait to start the next book
December 30, 2018
I really like this series with Special Agent John Tall Wolf of BIA.
January 10, 2020
Batters UP!!!
Extremely well written mystery. John Tall Wolf is a great character and believable. I can’t wait to read the next book.
Extremely well written mystery. John Tall Wolf is a great character and believable. I can’t wait to read the next book.
February 21, 2020
Good book, good plot, attention to details. I figured out who the robbers were before Tall Wolf. The end scene where the robbers help the good guys capture the really bad guys was great!
April 26, 2020
Well done, stylish, and clever.
April 21, 2022
Fun book. Some humor mixed with a good police procedural. Logical progression of crime and police response.
August 8, 2022
John Tall Wolf
It is not just a Mans name it stands for so much more. He solved cases with true Native American sensitivity can't w sit to read the next one.
It is not just a Mans name it stands for so much more. He solved cases with true Native American sensitivity can't w sit to read the next one.
August 30, 2022
Absolutely one of the best books I’ve read. Joseph Flynn’s book are absolutely captivating and so well written. Highly recommend this one.
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