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Mad Dog & Englishman #3
Plains Crazy: A Mad Dog & Englishman Mystery
As spring bursts forth, so does a whole lot more, including murder by arrow, in quiet Benteen County, Kansas. Nothing ever happens here. Then, on a perfect spring morning, a member of the TV crew filming in the area dies with a Cheyenne arrow in his back. A prime suspect is Sheriff English's brother, Mad Dog, the county oddball, whose American Indian heritage has produced a born-again Cheyenne.
While murder is a bad way to start the day, bombs don't improve it. Notes left for authorities hint at a terrorist assault on the heartland. As if the sheriff, known as Englishman, doesn't have enough to worry about, his wife has begun acting strangely. She insists he fly off for a Paris holiday with her before sunset - or else.
As Mad Dog swings between suspect and target, he encounters not only his long-lost high-school sweetheart but also a secret that just may explain the unlikely mix of arrows and bombs.
It's Murphy’s Law squared, as Mad Dog and his pet wolf, Hailey, test a shaman's powers and Englishman struggles to balance his duties to family and community. It's enough to drive anyone crazy.
J. M. Hayes, born and raised in central Kansas, graduated from Wichita State University and did postgraduate work at the University of Arizona.
While murder is a bad way to start the day, bombs don't improve it. Notes left for authorities hint at a terrorist assault on the heartland. As if the sheriff, known as Englishman, doesn't have enough to worry about, his wife has begun acting strangely. She insists he fly off for a Paris holiday with her before sunset - or else.
As Mad Dog swings between suspect and target, he encounters not only his long-lost high-school sweetheart but also a secret that just may explain the unlikely mix of arrows and bombs.
It's Murphy’s Law squared, as Mad Dog and his pet wolf, Hailey, test a shaman's powers and Englishman struggles to balance his duties to family and community. It's enough to drive anyone crazy.
J. M. Hayes, born and raised in central Kansas, graduated from Wichita State University and did postgraduate work at the University of Arizona.
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First published January 1, 2004
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About the author
J.M. Hayes
12 books13 followersJ.M. "Mike" Hayes has been an anthropologist, an archaeologist, and has supervised youth camping, sports, an recreation programs. He was born and raised on the flat earth of central Kansas his Mad Dog & Englishman mysteries take place. He graduated from Wichita State University and did post graduate work at the University of Arizona. He makes his home in Tucson (site of his first novel, The Grey Pilgrim) with his wife, several computers, 4000 or so books, and a small herd of German Shepherds.
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* Mad Dog and Englishman Mystery
Series:
* Mad Dog and Englishman Mystery
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
February 4, 2026
The author is a bit heavy handed with stupid hayseed humor but overall this is an enjoyable cozy mystery. It's nice to have a happy conclusion with a miracle to save the day when real life is so grim.
March 17, 2008
I loved this book. THe characters were great and it was very fast paced and funny!
January 6, 2009
J. M. Hayes only gets better!
July 1, 2011
Loved this one too.
April 12, 2015
Another great book with Mad Dog and Englishman. There are so many different story lines, you just want to keep reading. I also love the quirky characters.
August 22, 2013
What a fun read. Liked the characters, humor and crazy situations. Will read more by this author.
March 20, 2014
Good fun light read, might try more sometime
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