Reservation Revenge

Shandra Higheagle Mystery #6

by Paty Jager

Book six of the Shandra Higheagle Native American Mystery Series Feuds…Jealousy…Murder Upon learning a cousin is suspected of murder, potter Shandra Higheagle travels to the Colville Reservation to support her family in any way she can, including the insight she receives from her Nez Perce grandmother in dreams. When the tribal police and FBI refuse to look for additional clues or suspects, Shandra becomes even more determined to uncover the truth. Detective Ryan Greer knows Shandra’s snooping could cause more harm than good. He joins her at the Reservation and in her pursuit for justice. However, he soon discovers his own hidden secrets could be as dangerous as century old feuds, jealousy, and the drug running that is connected to the murder.

281 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 17, 2016

About the author

Paty Jager is an award-winning author of 55+ novels, novellas, and short stories of murder mystery, western romance, and action adventure.
All her work has Western or Native American elements in them along with hints of humor and engaging characters. Paty and her husband raise alfalfa hay in rural eastern Oregon. Riding horses and battling rattlesnakes, she not only writes the western lifestyle, she lives it.

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I believe this is my favorite book so far in the series. Author Paty is a wonderful writer. Shandra finally accepted her “gift” and never hesitated when her family needs her help. She heads to the reservation to help clear her cousin’s name. Shandra partnered with her another cousin Velma since Velma lived on the reservation to question the people involved. I really enjoyed Shandra and Velma’s investigation, Velma has a big personality which really added to this storyline. Even though Ryan couldn’t be with Shandra, in the beginning, he checks in with her and heads to the reservation as soon as he has time off from work. Ryan and Shandra are good for one another and we finally learn what Ryan has been dealing with from his past. The mystery was great, I kept changing who I thought the murder was as the investigation continued.

I was lucky enough to hear the audio version of this book. Narrator Ann M Thompson is a gifted storyteller. She really brings the story to life. I listened to this book in two days but only because I had to “adult”, I definitely recommend this book to mystery lovers.

I was given a copy of this book in hopes I would give a review. All thoughts and opinions are that of my own and in no way been influenced.

[Anne Rightler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reservation Revenge, by Paty Jager, is an engaging mystery. It is the sixth book in the Shandra Higheagle Mystery series and while reading the others may give some background to some of the characters, this can easily be read as a stand-alone novel. Shandra is off to the family reservation to help clear a cousin's name and finds herself embroiled in a bed of secrets. Can she unravel them in time to keep her cousin out of prison? There's lots of action and a good murder mystery--one that keeps the reader guessing as to who the culprit is. There are plenty of twists to the plot that help to keep the reader's interest high. I look forward to reading more of this author's works. The narrator, Ann M. Thompson, does a good job giving voice to the characters as she reads the story which made for an enjoyable listening experience. I was given a copy of the audiobook and was not required to write a review. The opinions are my own.

[FangirlNation · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reservation RevengeIn Reservation Revenge by Paty Jager, Shandra Higheagle wakes up one night from a dream of her grandmother crying and soon gets a phone call from her Aunt Jo, of Shandra’s Native American side of the family. Shandra’s college-age cousin, Coop, has had an arrest warrant made out for him for murder. He went to a party the night before at the local lake. There Arthur Randall, a member of the family that has been feuding with the Higheagles for generations, tried to assault Coop’s girlfriend, Sandy Williams, ripping her shirt open, leading to Coop’s punching Arthur. The next morning, Arthur was found dead, and the police put out a warrant to arrest Coop.

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[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this 6th book in the series, Shandra finds herself back on the reservation after her Aunt rings her asking for her help, after Coop, Shandra's cousin and Aunt Jo's eldest Son is wanted for murder.

Ryan can't help this time as the tribal police are involved as well as the state police.

Together with Velma, Shandra starts asking questions, which inevitably lead her into trouble, but she gets the answers she's looking for. However, someone from Ryan's past recognises him and this could cause him some trouble!

I really enjoyed this book, as much as I have enjoyed the others in this series.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Artisan Shandra had her Nez Perce heritage kept from her until her paternal grandmother died and visited her in a dream which allowed her to investigate and solve an important murder. Now another family member is involved in a murder complicated by an old feud kept current by some shady people. All is further complicated by the usual rivalry between law enforcement agencies and her own beloved who takes time off from his own police detective job to drive the five hours to the rez and support her. Excellent mystery full of twists and red herrings and suspense. Lots of interesting characters and beautiful country. Don't miss this one! The author is new to me, but I plan to get more of her books!
I won the audio in a giveaway, and the narrator did a fine job.

[Ellen White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shandra gets a call that a cousin is accused of murder, now going once more to support the family. She talks to Cody, with him saying he is innocence, but how to prove. The reservation had a lawyer to represent him, and for Cody to turn himself in. The people of the town are almost like a lynch mob saying he is guilty, no sense looking any further . Ryan is concern, and hoping she will stay out of it. Feeling she has to make up for not being with her family for years, she wants to find the killer, and clear Cody. This was a busy plot, a lot of names and happenings to keep track of. This wasn’t my favorite story of hers. Also I missed not having Ryan more into the story. Overall was a good

[Kristen Lewendon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story took me places I wasn’t expecting it to go. It’s a tricky, twisty plot with more double-crosses and deceptions than you can shake a stick at. I loved seeing Shandra embracing her dreaming abilities, as well as being more open about the relationship possibilities between her and Ryan. It was interesting to watch as she navigated an investigation without Ryan to always give her the inside scoop. I’m very interested to see what this pair gets up to next.

[Janet MacNeil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book.

Because it's a great story. I chose it because her other books were exciting and I had a hard time putting it down. I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone that likes murder/suspense mysteries. Great reading.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The stories are interesting for light reading. The author's first books were very poorly edited, but this one only had one noticeable editing mistake....improving.

[Karen McCormick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story with interesting details of reservation issues. Great characters who continue to unfold.

[Michael E. Lindeken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read!

Great book. Hard to put down. The plot was good and kept the reader on the edge of their seat.

[Julie Branch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story!

Loved the story it grabs you right away. I find it hard to put down once I start reading. These mysteries will keep you wanting more. Enjoyed this book immensely!

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a standalone series continuation of the main characters: Shandra and Ryan. Ms. Jager does an excellent job of sprinkling in previous events in an organic way so readers will know what happened without being overwhelmed by an info dump.

Read full review in the 2017 February issue of InD'tale Magazine.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a great fan of the Shandra Higheagle mystery series and of Pati Jager. I think this is the best book of the series so far. This story has many twists and turns so much so that every time I thought I had it figured out something new popped up and I had to rethink my theory. I can't wait until the next book.

This book offered many interesting characters along with insight into the American Indian culture. I love how Shandra's grandmother comes to her in dreams to help solve these mysteries.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.