Coyote Staircase

by C.F. Button

It began with a secret... Deep in the historic homeland of the Nez Perce tribe in eastern Oregon, a hidden mine is about to be opened. When stolen mine equipment is found wrecked nearby with a boot - and a foot - amidst the destruction, no one is certain who to blame. One thing is Tom Kreuger's job just got more complicated. ... and became a search for justice. BLM Biologist Tom Kreuger came to Joseph Canyon to protect a wildlife area. What he finds are squabbling, would-be miners and a Nez Perce family divided by alcoholism, the desire for development profits, and tribal history preservation. As Kreuger probes for answers, he learns that "justice" has many meanings.

184 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2007

Reviews

[Arizonagirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Button's third and last book (so far) in the Thomas Kreuger mystery series. I have enjoyed these mysteries with the BLM biologist as the protagonist. I like seeing the landscape from the eyes of the biologist and I like how there is always a botanical twist to the mystery. I wish Button would write more. A colleague of mine knows the author and used to work with him in the field. This is my September book in my project to read one book I own each month.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clair's "Tom Kreuger" mysteries always ring true with a bit of exaggeration in the life of a BLM worker. As one myself, the conversations between co-workers and the attitude towards management ring true. While reading these books, I feel like I am in the field right along side Tom. If only I could have spent so field time with Clair!

I love that he is working to join the military unit he was in during Vietnam. The recognition of the soldiers he served with in the sacrifice they made is long overdue.

I do hope we get a few more installments of Kreuger mysteries in the future.

[Glenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find this mystery to be refreshing. It is set in the great outdoors, Joseph Canyon area and is filled with a lot data along with interesting hillside action.
Reading this book allowed me to hike and camp without leaving my living room. Course I am familiar with the area and the author and did his author photo. Check out his work for a refreshing mental action vacation.

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A traditional mystery with a great Eastern Oregon location with tidbits of Oregon history and mining lore. Writing was what one would expect from a locally published book.