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John Tall Wolf #6
Powwow in Paris
John Tall Wolf and his wife, Rebecca Bramley, take Alan White River to Paris. White River’s goal is to retrieve sacred Native American artifacts that are about to be sold at auction. John, of course, has a plan. Only it looks like his first idea will fall short. So John has to consider crossing the same line White River did when he stole the Super-Chief: becoming a thief for a noble cause.
411 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 13, 2019
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Joseph Flynn
70 books198 followersJoseph Flynn has been published both traditionally — Signet Books, Bantam Books and Variance Publishing — and through his own imprint, Stray Dog Press, Inc. Both major media reviews and reader reviews have praised his work. Booklist said, “Flynn is an excellent storyteller.” The Chicago Tribune said, “Flynn [is] a master of high-octane plotting.” The most repeated reader comment is: Write faster, we want more.
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May 28, 2024
Joseph Flynn has a great things going with the John Tall Wolf series. An essential part of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Tall Wolf finds himself on an interesting journey, when it accompanies his great-grandfather to France for a conference. This is not your typical conference, but it will open the eyes of many to the plight and the reconciliation needed amongst the world’s indigenous population. While in Paris, Tall Wolf and his entourage come upon a few murders, which they help to resolve, though there are some larger forces at play here, which could significantly change the narrative. Yet another time with John Tall Wolf will have to lower his Ray-Bans and give the world a thorough looking over! Flynn does well to prepare the reader for another stellar adventure. A great addition to the series.
While the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) keeps him busy, John Tall Wolf is happy to take another adventure with family. After receiving the go-ahead to take his 105 year-old great-grandfather to France, Tall Wolf and his wife, Rebecca Bramley, jet off with Alan White River to the City of Love. White River, though considered elderly, is the keynote speaker at an international gathering of indigenous peoples who are seeking to reclaim their honour and a number of artifacts that were stolen from them during colonial times. Having made quite the name for himself during a past train caper, White River is a guest of honour, so much so that he is invited to see the President of France before attending the conference.
While in Paris, Tall Wolf cannot forget to check on his acquaintances at the Paris office of McGill Investigations International, where they share some news with him. A dying man seeks an audience with White River, a wish to meet someone of high calibre. Tall Wolf organises things, but also has more trouble on his hands when one of the auctioneers in charge of the many items to be reclaimed is murdered. Could Alan White River have played a role, in an oddly symbolic attempt to make a point?
With the case in full swing, others try to make their presence known, somewhat nefariously. John Tall Wolf will have to stave off those who have targeted him in the past, while protecting White River. There is some good news to come from all this, as he and Rebecca learn they will soon be adding to the family, but that will have to be shelved until the murder is solved and they can make it back to solid ground on the other side of the Atlantic. So much to do and so little time, though Paris is a wonderful place to be this time of year! A great addition to the series and the larger Joseph Flynn collection. I am eager to see what the last (to date) novel in the series has for me!
Joseph Flynn’s writing keeps me thoroughly entertained and this series has not fallen short. His storytelling abilities not only create a great place for the reader, but connects with other series effectively and develops a larger ‘as a whole’ reading experience. There is a strong narrative that keeps developing with each novel, connecting with the McGill series quite seamlessly, though still standing on its own. The momentum gained within this series helps create an adventure for all who partake. Characters are an essential part of Flynn’s series success, particularly when they pop up throughout the book and prove recognisable by fans. The reader is once more presented with a novel utilising the long chapters format with vignettes within each, a technique used in the McGill collection with some success. This allows multiple storylines to develop simultaneously and keeps the reader attentive to all the action, though it does take some getting used to, as things can easily jumble together.
Plot development is also key to Joseph Flynn’s writing success.This series possesses twists and surprises at every turn to complement the strong story. With multiple plot lines in this novel, the action and surprises are plentiful, building off one another with ease throughout the story’s development. I am eager to see how Flynn directs the next novel, which will be the most recently published. Lots of strings left dangling and so many questions to answer.
Kudos, Mr. Flynn, for a well-flavoured international thriller.
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While the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) keeps him busy, John Tall Wolf is happy to take another adventure with family. After receiving the go-ahead to take his 105 year-old great-grandfather to France, Tall Wolf and his wife, Rebecca Bramley, jet off with Alan White River to the City of Love. White River, though considered elderly, is the keynote speaker at an international gathering of indigenous peoples who are seeking to reclaim their honour and a number of artifacts that were stolen from them during colonial times. Having made quite the name for himself during a past train caper, White River is a guest of honour, so much so that he is invited to see the President of France before attending the conference.
While in Paris, Tall Wolf cannot forget to check on his acquaintances at the Paris office of McGill Investigations International, where they share some news with him. A dying man seeks an audience with White River, a wish to meet someone of high calibre. Tall Wolf organises things, but also has more trouble on his hands when one of the auctioneers in charge of the many items to be reclaimed is murdered. Could Alan White River have played a role, in an oddly symbolic attempt to make a point?
With the case in full swing, others try to make their presence known, somewhat nefariously. John Tall Wolf will have to stave off those who have targeted him in the past, while protecting White River. There is some good news to come from all this, as he and Rebecca learn they will soon be adding to the family, but that will have to be shelved until the murder is solved and they can make it back to solid ground on the other side of the Atlantic. So much to do and so little time, though Paris is a wonderful place to be this time of year! A great addition to the series and the larger Joseph Flynn collection. I am eager to see what the last (to date) novel in the series has for me!
Joseph Flynn’s writing keeps me thoroughly entertained and this series has not fallen short. His storytelling abilities not only create a great place for the reader, but connects with other series effectively and develops a larger ‘as a whole’ reading experience. There is a strong narrative that keeps developing with each novel, connecting with the McGill series quite seamlessly, though still standing on its own. The momentum gained within this series helps create an adventure for all who partake. Characters are an essential part of Flynn’s series success, particularly when they pop up throughout the book and prove recognisable by fans. The reader is once more presented with a novel utilising the long chapters format with vignettes within each, a technique used in the McGill collection with some success. This allows multiple storylines to develop simultaneously and keeps the reader attentive to all the action, though it does take some getting used to, as things can easily jumble together.
Plot development is also key to Joseph Flynn’s writing success.This series possesses twists and surprises at every turn to complement the strong story. With multiple plot lines in this novel, the action and surprises are plentiful, building off one another with ease throughout the story’s development. I am eager to see how Flynn directs the next novel, which will be the most recently published. Lots of strings left dangling and so many questions to answer.
Kudos, Mr. Flynn, for a well-flavoured international thriller.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
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May 5, 2020
This is the 6th, and to this date (5 May 20) last in the series. I'm really sorry, the books are great fun, and this one was no exception.
Grandfather White River has been asked to speak at a congress of indigenous peoples in Paris who wish to have their holy relics returned to them. The French are not much inclined to do same. Sell them, perhaps, but for no money? Uh, probably not. They seem to have the idea what's taken in love and war is theirs. Oh, but the French have never met Grandfather White River, or John Tall Wolf, or Marlene Flower Moon aka Coyote. But they will.
Bodaway comes to Paris to apologize to his Great Grandfather, Alan White River for trying to kill him. He also apologizes to Coyote for shooting her, and to John Tall Wolf for trying to kill him. He longs for and hopes for forgiveness from all. But he still belongs to Coyote.
And the terrorists who try to kill a few hundred people and destroy a couple of France's iconic emblems have never met Coyote, either. But they will.
I have read all six books, and found mistrakes in 3 or 4 of them. Were they intentional? I don't know. Did they detract from the story? Not at all. Am I gonna tell you? Nope. Buy the books and find 'em yourself!
Grandfather White River has been asked to speak at a congress of indigenous peoples in Paris who wish to have their holy relics returned to them. The French are not much inclined to do same. Sell them, perhaps, but for no money? Uh, probably not. They seem to have the idea what's taken in love and war is theirs. Oh, but the French have never met Grandfather White River, or John Tall Wolf, or Marlene Flower Moon aka Coyote. But they will.
Bodaway comes to Paris to apologize to his Great Grandfather, Alan White River for trying to kill him. He also apologizes to Coyote for shooting her, and to John Tall Wolf for trying to kill him. He longs for and hopes for forgiveness from all. But he still belongs to Coyote.
And the terrorists who try to kill a few hundred people and destroy a couple of France's iconic emblems have never met Coyote, either. But they will.
I have read all six books, and found mistrakes in 3 or 4 of them. Were they intentional? I don't know. Did they detract from the story? Not at all. Am I gonna tell you? Nope. Buy the books and find 'em yourself!
August 1, 2023
Perfect Ending
This is the perfect ending for not only this book but the Tall Wolf series as well. Sadly, this is the last book in the series unless Flynn changed his mind at some future date. I've enjoyed all the books in the series tremendously, but this one is my favorite. Not only does Alan White River figure prominently, but the action takes place in Paris. Flynn caught the atmosphere of the French capital as I remember it from a brief visit and his characters share my impressions of some of the more famous works of art.
As always, the pacing is excellent, with humor relieving the tension as needed and tender moments occurring at opportune moments. The dialogue appropriate to each character and the plot twists kept me guessing. A very satisfying read.
This is the perfect ending for not only this book but the Tall Wolf series as well. Sadly, this is the last book in the series unless Flynn changed his mind at some future date. I've enjoyed all the books in the series tremendously, but this one is my favorite. Not only does Alan White River figure prominently, but the action takes place in Paris. Flynn caught the atmosphere of the French capital as I remember it from a brief visit and his characters share my impressions of some of the more famous works of art.
As always, the pacing is excellent, with humor relieving the tension as needed and tender moments occurring at opportune moments. The dialogue appropriate to each character and the plot twists kept me guessing. A very satisfying read.
April 2, 2019
Another hit!
Flynn has locked himself in as one of my all time favorite writers. And John Tall Wolf one of my favorite characters. I am even beginning to like Marlene. A bit. Am anxious to find out how her final forgiveness of Bodaway comes about.
Love Flynn’s ability to enter twine the beliefs of traditional religion along with the spiritual belief of native Americans and also drags unbelievers of any belief or religion in to having their self doubt of wander of their own beliefs.
You keep on writing and I will keep on reading Mr. Flynn and hope other readers will to.
Flynn has locked himself in as one of my all time favorite writers. And John Tall Wolf one of my favorite characters. I am even beginning to like Marlene. A bit. Am anxious to find out how her final forgiveness of Bodaway comes about.
Love Flynn’s ability to enter twine the beliefs of traditional religion along with the spiritual belief of native Americans and also drags unbelievers of any belief or religion in to having their self doubt of wander of their own beliefs.
You keep on writing and I will keep on reading Mr. Flynn and hope other readers will to.
January 15, 2019
Joseph Flynn is an excellent story-teller. This book is full of love, hate, action, adventure and memorable characters. John Tall Wolf is the main character and his great-grandfather, Alan White River, plays a huge role in Powwow in Paris. I love the hijinks 'grandfather' can get up to at 105 years old. Marlene Flower Moon, aka Coyote, is a strong, but scary, character herself. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it was hard for me to put down. I would recommend this book to anybody, no matter what you like to read.
September 27, 2020
Last in the Series of John Tall Wolf
It’s exceptional! This book is not stop characters a strong story and lots and lots of action. The ending is perfect and beautiful. I have so many words I want to say about this series and this author but all I will say is read this series in order if possible. I live in New Mexico and the spirits and the mysteries of our State are haunting and the People are magical.
It’s exceptional! This book is not stop characters a strong story and lots and lots of action. The ending is perfect and beautiful. I have so many words I want to say about this series and this author but all I will say is read this series in order if possible. I live in New Mexico and the spirits and the mysteries of our State are haunting and the People are magical.
May 30, 2022
The thing I like best about this series is that the books are short, easy reads, revolving around likable characters and straightforward plots, with a little bit of Native American mysticism serving as the icing. Unfortunately, this is none of that. The author has instead chosen to introduce several new characters, include pretty much every character from earlier books, and add so many not well fleshed out side plots that it became hard to keep track. I thought this was the last in the series so was quite disappointed in this as the end book, but it appears that there is a seventh book, so I’m relieved. Here’s hoping that book seven goes back to what made books 1-5 so entertaining.
January 16, 2019
Powwow in Paris
The series continues to get better. The characters are nicely developed and continue to grow. Even Coyote. Good plot with lots of action. While we lost a major character, it was done well and appropriately. Is it too soon to ask for the next book in the series? Highly recommended.
The series continues to get better. The characters are nicely developed and continue to grow. Even Coyote. Good plot with lots of action. While we lost a major character, it was done well and appropriately. Is it too soon to ask for the next book in the series? Highly recommended.
February 25, 2019
Tall Wolf Saga Continues
Powwow in Paris adds more to the John Tall Wolf story and ties him more closely to the president's henchman, Jim McGill. Alan White River is central to the story, and in the end, he promises to be involved with Tall Wolf, albeit indirectly. Lots of possibilities that I hope Joseph Flynn will explore for th talk man in Ray-Bans.
Powwow in Paris adds more to the John Tall Wolf story and ties him more closely to the president's henchman, Jim McGill. Alan White River is central to the story, and in the end, he promises to be involved with Tall Wolf, albeit indirectly. Lots of possibilities that I hope Joseph Flynn will explore for th talk man in Ray-Bans.
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September 13, 2019Great fun
John Tall Wolf continues to be one of my favorite spinoff characters from the Jim McGill series. The supporting characters are always interesting and the plot was so engaging I had difficulty putting this book down. I must admit to being sad to lose a character I had come to enjoy. Hopefully, he will return in spirit again in future books.
John Tall Wolf continues to be one of my favorite spinoff characters from the Jim McGill series. The supporting characters are always interesting and the plot was so engaging I had difficulty putting this book down. I must admit to being sad to lose a character I had come to enjoy. Hopefully, he will return in spirit again in future books.
May 29, 2020
Loved the book
There was something happening all the time and I loved it. I guess I’ve come to terms with the mixing of a great detective story and the paranormal. Because of John’s grandfather it’s the Native American spiritual beliefs that shine, but Coyote is a big part of it.
There was something happening all the time and I loved it. I guess I’ve come to terms with the mixing of a great detective story and the paranormal. Because of John’s grandfather it’s the Native American spiritual beliefs that shine, but Coyote is a big part of it.
August 18, 2020
Four and a half stars thriller.
A cagey old Native American is invited to Paris as guest speaker of a convention and his great grandson John Tall Wolf and wife Rebecca join him. Their arrival coincides with a murder and a terrorist attack on a Parisian landmark. The action is fast paced and combined with a touch of mystery and excellent characters.
A cagey old Native American is invited to Paris as guest speaker of a convention and his great grandson John Tall Wolf and wife Rebecca join him. Their arrival coincides with a murder and a terrorist attack on a Parisian landmark. The action is fast paced and combined with a touch of mystery and excellent characters.
June 29, 2024
AN AMERICAN (INDIAN) IN PARIS
Actually more than one American Indian in the City of Light involved in an explosive journey of redemption. A diverse group of friends, frenemies and newbies have a complex goal to uplift the spirit and spirits of the disenfranchised and disregarded peoples of the world. It helps to have billionaire friends.
Actually more than one American Indian in the City of Light involved in an explosive journey of redemption. A diverse group of friends, frenemies and newbies have a complex goal to uplift the spirit and spirits of the disenfranchised and disregarded peoples of the world. It helps to have billionaire friends.
November 28, 2019
Another thrilling page turner
Joseph Flynn, you keep me awake at night!!! Hard to put down excitement !!!! If you know little about Native Americans before, ty oh will learn quite a bit reading this was series. I enjoyed every one and hope there is another ty her in the works!
Joseph Flynn, you keep me awake at night!!! Hard to put down excitement !!!! If you know little about Native Americans before, ty oh will learn quite a bit reading this was series. I enjoyed every one and hope there is another ty her in the works!
February 14, 2020
Book 6 is superb
Every book featuring John Tall Wolf is outstanding and each just a bit different. Changing allegiances and some supernatural happenings add to an amazing story. I’ll be waiting anxiously for the next book
Every book featuring John Tall Wolf is outstanding and each just a bit different. Changing allegiances and some supernatural happenings add to an amazing story. I’ll be waiting anxiously for the next book
April 12, 2022
Best one yet, tears for the ending!
Amazing plot to this one! Loved how this book threw the storyline together! I can't say I liked the ending, but then you can't live forever either. Well written!
Amazing plot to this one! Loved how this book threw the storyline together! I can't say I liked the ending, but then you can't live forever either. Well written!
March 18, 2023
WHAT A WONDERFUL WAY WHITE RIVER HAS REGARDING HIS DEPARTED LOVED ONES; HEAVEN, A REUNION OF EVERYONE YOU'VE EVER LOVED. THE ENDING GAVE ME CHILLS, I WAS SO HAPPY AND SAD AT THE SAME TIME. I KNEW THAT WAS GONNA HAPPEN OH DAMN! TISSUES. ;D
September 5, 2023
There's always something...! John Tall Wolf and his Great Grandfather are in Paris. Together!
Alan White River is on his way to his destiny with John Tall Wolf and his wife Rebecca Bramley and...?
Alan White River is on his way to his destiny with John Tall Wolf and his wife Rebecca Bramley and...?
March 13, 2019
A great book in this series. Humorous but emotional
April 30, 2019
This was not the best Tall Wolf book. The concept was a little strange with terrorists and art thieves combined.
January 17, 2020
I really liked all these books but Super Chief was my favorite!
March 31, 2020
IN LOVE WITH JOHN TALL WOLF
This series is one of the BEST I have ever read. Great characters, great stories, great fun!!!! Be sure to read whole series!! Don't miss out!!! :)
This series is one of the BEST I have ever read. Great characters, great stories, great fun!!!! Be sure to read whole series!! Don't miss out!!! :)
April 30, 2020
Another great story another page turner
So glad John & Rebecca are having a baby
Was sad about great grandfather's death but happy he gets to be with the love of his life Awinita
So glad John & Rebecca are having a baby
Was sad about great grandfather's death but happy he gets to be with the love of his life Awinita
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August 19, 2020
Powwow in Paris
Great read! John Tall Wolf, Alan White River, Marlene Flower Moon,and all the other characters come together in this book. Hoping for more of these characters.
Great read! John Tall Wolf, Alan White River, Marlene Flower Moon,and all the other characters come together in this book. Hoping for more of these characters.
December 7, 2020
Enjoy this book! Love the reoccurring characters and the twists in the story. Hopefully there will bea seventh in the series.
January 16, 2022
Good read!
I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the books in this series. The characters are well developed and I would like to hang out with them.....except Marlene, of course....
I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the books in this series. The characters are well developed and I would like to hang out with them.....except Marlene, of course....
March 29, 2023
Another great read
I absolutely love the John Tall Wolf series!
Great writing, constant action, accurate description of Native American culture.
Fun read!
I absolutely love the John Tall Wolf series!
Great writing, constant action, accurate description of Native American culture.
Fun read!
February 15, 2024
Powwow in Paris
Easy reading and kept my interest can't wait to read next book. Great book to take on a plane or trip.
Easy reading and kept my interest can't wait to read next book. Great book to take on a plane or trip.
June 18, 2024
excellent
Great story
Maybe the best so far
Lots to mourn and celebrate
Interesting to see the uneasy alliance between
Marlene and Tall Wolf developing more
Great story
Maybe the best so far
Lots to mourn and celebrate
Interesting to see the uneasy alliance between
Marlene and Tall Wolf developing more
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