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Indian Country: The Mike Taylor Mysteries #2
Indian Country: Missing
In the sequel to the Amazon Best Selling Novel, Indian Incident at Big Pine, Deputy Sergeant Mike Taylor tackles the mystery of the disproportionate number of Missing & Murdered Native American Women and Children in America. In Indian Missing. Two young Lakota women, Anya Fast Runner and Veronica Likes Pretty Dresses, have gone missing, one reported missing on the reservation and the other in the county, Mike taking the report himself. Both cases are obviously related and both ladies were last seen with his old nemesis Raymond Angry Boy Whitecloud.
Once again, Mike works with his friends at the Lakota Tribal Police to solve the mystery while his fiancee educates him on the phenomenon of missing girls and the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Woman (MMIW) movement. Mike gains a new ally in Missing Persons Investigator Carol McBride, who takes one of the cases while Mike himself is swept deeper into the Lakota culture, spirituality and the traditionalist wing of tribal politics.
Author Michael Max Darrow uses current events in Native America and his experiences in both Law Enforcement and Lakota spirituality to weave an intricate tale of tribal politics, apathy, and death.
Cover art my Miblart.
Once again, Mike works with his friends at the Lakota Tribal Police to solve the mystery while his fiancee educates him on the phenomenon of missing girls and the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Woman (MMIW) movement. Mike gains a new ally in Missing Persons Investigator Carol McBride, who takes one of the cases while Mike himself is swept deeper into the Lakota culture, spirituality and the traditionalist wing of tribal politics.
Author Michael Max Darrow uses current events in Native America and his experiences in both Law Enforcement and Lakota spirituality to weave an intricate tale of tribal politics, apathy, and death.
Cover art my Miblart.
259 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 31, 2024
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About the author
Michael Max Darrow
8 books17 followers I was born and raised in sunny Southern California before joining the military right out of high school. After serving my country for four years I came home and was hired by the Santa Ana Police Department. I continued to serve my country in the California National Guard and Army Reserve and earned a commission as an Infantry Officer.
I married my wife Michelle in 1992 and moved to a more rural community in Riverside County. We have 3 grown children now.
Nagging injuries forced me to retire early. I tried working a few other jobs, even managing a cigar lounge in Idyllwild, California, for a while, but the pain became too great. Since I always wanted to write books, being a Sci-Fi and Fantasy geek from a young age, I finally started writing.
My first book, The Federation Trilogy, is based in part on two short stories that I combined, the first story I actually wrote (the short) in 1981.
My second book, Maxwell Tart & the Witch of the Black Oaks, is an adult fantasy about a knight and a witch.
I have also written sequels to both of these books! I have written a police drama/murder mystery, Indian Country: Incident at Big Pine, a bestseller, and the sequel, Indian Country: Missing, also a bestseller. Indian Country: The Copper Twin Mine is available now.
Blood Wolf God is a vampire/werewolf novel that is doing well.
Feel free to ask me any questions you want!
I married my wife Michelle in 1992 and moved to a more rural community in Riverside County. We have 3 grown children now.
Nagging injuries forced me to retire early. I tried working a few other jobs, even managing a cigar lounge in Idyllwild, California, for a while, but the pain became too great. Since I always wanted to write books, being a Sci-Fi and Fantasy geek from a young age, I finally started writing.
My first book, The Federation Trilogy, is based in part on two short stories that I combined, the first story I actually wrote (the short) in 1981.
My second book, Maxwell Tart & the Witch of the Black Oaks, is an adult fantasy about a knight and a witch.
I have also written sequels to both of these books! I have written a police drama/murder mystery, Indian Country: Incident at Big Pine, a bestseller, and the sequel, Indian Country: Missing, also a bestseller. Indian Country: The Copper Twin Mine is available now.
Blood Wolf God is a vampire/werewolf novel that is doing well.
Feel free to ask me any questions you want!
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
August 6, 2024
Title for my review: A haunting reality uncovering the dark truth in Indian Country.
INDIAN COUNTRY:MISSING, Michael Max Darrow delivers a gripping and thought provoking thriller that sheds light on the devastating issues faced by Native American women.
The story follows Mike Taylor, a Deputy Sheriff Sgt, who was a lateral transfer from Santa Ana PD, now in a rural county near the Lakota Reservation.
Taylor navigates a complex web of crimes, including a drugged and kidnapped girl and a related OD murder. I appreciated how the book wove together multiple subplots to create a nuance and immersive narrative.
The characters were well-developed and relatable. I found the insights into Native American customs and survival living on the reservation fascinating. While the book tackles dark and violent themes, it is fast-paced and hard to put down.
INDIAN COUNTRY:MISSING, Michael Max Darrow delivers a gripping and thought provoking thriller that sheds light on the devastating issues faced by Native American women.
The story follows Mike Taylor, a Deputy Sheriff Sgt, who was a lateral transfer from Santa Ana PD, now in a rural county near the Lakota Reservation.
Taylor navigates a complex web of crimes, including a drugged and kidnapped girl and a related OD murder. I appreciated how the book wove together multiple subplots to create a nuance and immersive narrative.
The characters were well-developed and relatable. I found the insights into Native American customs and survival living on the reservation fascinating. While the book tackles dark and violent themes, it is fast-paced and hard to put down.
August 22, 2024
A Great Fast Paced Read!
L read both of the Moke Taylor mysteries back to back. The story telling was clean. Concise and clear. The details about the Native Nations appeared respectful and accurate. It was interesting to learn more about the contemporary Lakota Nation and learn more about their traditions and how they have survived. It was also a timely presentation about the appalling loss of Native women and children and rising loss of lives I am eager to read more by this author as he matures and grows as a writer.
L read both of the Moke Taylor mysteries back to back. The story telling was clean. Concise and clear. The details about the Native Nations appeared respectful and accurate. It was interesting to learn more about the contemporary Lakota Nation and learn more about their traditions and how they have survived. It was also a timely presentation about the appalling loss of Native women and children and rising loss of lives I am eager to read more by this author as he matures and grows as a writer.
August 26, 2025
Frontier Justice, & The Read Road Join Forces
This story gave me an understanding of the predicament Native Americans face because of the lack of accountability that happened when their culture was ripped apart. The old ways had a sense of cohesion that deterred criminal behavior. I hope that the cooperation between tribal and Anglo American police can reestablish a harmony that makes the rez a safer place
This story gave me an understanding of the predicament Native Americans face because of the lack of accountability that happened when their culture was ripped apart. The old ways had a sense of cohesion that deterred criminal behavior. I hope that the cooperation between tribal and Anglo American police can reestablish a harmony that makes the rez a safer place
August 21, 2024
Excellent
Very good follow up to book 1. Superb plot, sense of place, and characterization. Respectful and appropriate inclusion of First Nations culture and religion. Information on detailed background on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) highlights the plot. Satisfying ending. Great series with very likable main characters. Great series—keep ‘em coming.
Very good follow up to book 1. Superb plot, sense of place, and characterization. Respectful and appropriate inclusion of First Nations culture and religion. Information on detailed background on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) highlights the plot. Satisfying ending. Great series with very likable main characters. Great series—keep ‘em coming.
October 20, 2024
Great book
Love this book and first one about Mike. I have a friend I went through BLET with, he went to ND as a state trooper. Think about him when I read this series. Hope there are more books to follow!!!!!
Love this book and first one about Mike. I have a friend I went through BLET with, he went to ND as a state trooper. Think about him when I read this series. Hope there are more books to follow!!!!!
October 26, 2024
Good book
Very good police procedure novel. You know who the good guys are and the bad guys are unquestionably bad. As a bonus y9u learn about the Lakota people and language. I will be checking out the next book in the series
Very good police procedure novel. You know who the good guys are and the bad guys are unquestionably bad. As a bonus y9u learn about the Lakota people and language. I will be checking out the next book in the series
November 13, 2024
Awesome Awesome
This was another great story.Second part to the first book about Indian women missing 2 women.One overdosed on drugs and the other one was taken kidnapped for a fake interview. Second part mike taylor who is the white cop who speaks dakota with a girlfriend
This was another great story.Second part to the first book about Indian women missing 2 women.One overdosed on drugs and the other one was taken kidnapped for a fake interview. Second part mike taylor who is the white cop who speaks dakota with a girlfriend
January 2, 2025
great tension and education on police and Lakota
Both Darrow books on Indian Country are extremely worthwhile reads. I love the way he presents Lakota information and explains, along with police procedure while delivering a spell binding, tension filled read. Well done.
Both Darrow books on Indian Country are extremely worthwhile reads. I love the way he presents Lakota information and explains, along with police procedure while delivering a spell binding, tension filled read. Well done.
January 16, 2025
Missing and Found, Great Read
Hopefully many more books to come. Very good beginning for promising series. Good character development and compelling stories. Thanks to Michael Darrow.
Hopefully many more books to come. Very good beginning for promising series. Good character development and compelling stories. Thanks to Michael Darrow.
January 28, 2025
Something for Everyone
Great story line. Kidnapping, murder, and retirement. A wonderful story line, something for everyone. Don't miss it. I sure hope this becomes a series! Be sure to keep an eye out for the next chapter.
Great story line. Kidnapping, murder, and retirement. A wonderful story line, something for everyone. Don't miss it. I sure hope this becomes a series! Be sure to keep an eye out for the next chapter.
December 6, 2024
Good read
Really liked the first book ,this one was even better.characters are realistic and enjoyable. Looking forward for the next in the series.
Really liked the first book ,this one was even better.characters are realistic and enjoyable. Looking forward for the next in the series.
February 15, 2025
Love First American stories!
Not exactly Tony Hillerman man quality, but good stuff nonetheless!
Very contemporary and liked a white guy as the protagonist.
Not exactly Tony Hillerman man quality, but good stuff nonetheless!
Very contemporary and liked a white guy as the protagonist.
May 31, 2025
Enjoyed the setting and the characters
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