Cheechako

Ray Corngrower #3

by Jessie Cox

This is the third volume of the Ray Corngrower Series. While John Littlefeather tries to survive the harsh Alaskan tundra, he finds that it is not just the animals and climate are savage. In Oklahoma, both Ray and Ted find that one crime can easily lead into something much worse. Kick back in your chair and relax. Take off your shoes and get comfortable. There are stories I would tell.

Audible Audio

First published April 1, 2012

About the author

Jessie Cox was born in 1948 and raised on Creek land by his grandmother. He is a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. He’s worked as Law Enforcement, has as Chief Engineer’s License, and spent several years as a gold prospector, a freelance writer/columnist, as well as lived and worked in Alaska.

There are seven books in the Ray Corngrower series. “The Infant Carrier”, “The House in Banes Meadow”, “Cheechako”, “The Good Red Road”, “The Skinwalker, a John Littlefeather novel” “The Manitou” and “Where the Wind Whispers My Name” are available in both paperback and ebook. These books are based on actual Native American legend and sprinkled liberally with laughter, tears and a writer’s imagination. Life experience also plays a large part. Mr. Cox states that “I find that you can’t write about what you do not know to be a truism.” He also offers a greeting to the “Cheechakos,” or the new comers, by saying, “O si yo” or Cherokee for “hello.”

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cheechako is tells the parallel stories of Ray Corngrower and John Littlefeather. Ray Corngrower is a deputy on the Reservation fighting cattle rustlers. John Littlefeather is working an Alaskan pipeline and fighting for his life in the tundra. Their stories converge as they fight together with deadly consequences.

I received a copy with this in exchange for a honest review. I don't usually read modern "Westerns," full of a deep, rumbling male voice. I was pleasantly surprised to find this tale full of adventure, humor and fun even if bits showed a harsh reality. It was full of colorful environments and people. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite book so far. I cant wait to see what happens in the next book.