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Sidney Becker #2
The Dead Chill
When a young Native American woman is found brutally murdered, a shock wave rips through the peaceful town of Garnerville, Oregon. Murder here is rare.Police Chief Sidney Becker, a highly skilled detective, is relentless. She won’t rest until the killer is in custody. Sidney learns from tribal members that the victim had been releasing animals trapped by poachers. A poacher caught her destroying his traps and threatened to skin her alive. Sidney believes nine-year-old Tegan knows the poacher’s identity. Blinded by lightning when he was six, Tegan has a heightened sense of smell and hearing. He often meets a ghostly man in the woods to conduct secret activities. This may have gotten the woman killed. Spooked, Tegan and his grandmother flee into a snowstorm. Sidney’s dread deepens when the tracks of a lone rider are discovered trailing them. This horseman needs to be apprehended—fast—before he silences Sidney’s only witness.
363 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 29, 2019
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About the author
Linda Berry
12 books280 followersLinda Berry is the author of nine Amazon bestselling novels in the categories of psychological thrillers, female sleuths, and murder mysteries.
What does Linda love most about her work?
"As a novelist, I love the creative process itself—the challenge of developing and constructing plots that include mystery, romance, and suspense, told in beautiful prose. Writing is both a passion and a compulsion, and the most satisfying form of escape I’ve ever experienced. My greatest reward comes from sharing my imaginary worlds with others who enjoy taking the journey. If readers talk about my characters as though they are real people, I know I did my job well."
Most notably, is Linda's Sidney Becker Mysteries series, set in the mountain community of Garnerville, OR. The seven-book series is perfect for readers who love small-town procedurals, strong female law enforcement leads, and psychological suspense. Linda does intensive research to ensure the themes of her novels are informative, her characters are unique, and the stories are captivating and original. One of her most trusted editors has twenty years of law enforcement experience, ensuring that the police protocol is accurate.
Before she was a full-time author, Linda enjoyed a twenty-five-year career as an award-winning graphic designer and copywriter. In Los Angeles, she provided design services for several magazines and movie studios. Later, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, and Hewlett Packard and Fujitsu were among her many clients. Linda was also an award-winning Art Director for South Bay Accent magazine for six years.
Linda currently lives in Virginia with her husband and adorable mini poodle. A passionate animal and nature lover, her garden provides a safe sanctuary for a wide variety of birds, bees, butterflies and other pollinators. She also loves to cook healthy meals, visit historical sites, and walk in the forests by rivers and lakes.
What does Linda love most about her work?
"As a novelist, I love the creative process itself—the challenge of developing and constructing plots that include mystery, romance, and suspense, told in beautiful prose. Writing is both a passion and a compulsion, and the most satisfying form of escape I’ve ever experienced. My greatest reward comes from sharing my imaginary worlds with others who enjoy taking the journey. If readers talk about my characters as though they are real people, I know I did my job well."
Most notably, is Linda's Sidney Becker Mysteries series, set in the mountain community of Garnerville, OR. The seven-book series is perfect for readers who love small-town procedurals, strong female law enforcement leads, and psychological suspense. Linda does intensive research to ensure the themes of her novels are informative, her characters are unique, and the stories are captivating and original. One of her most trusted editors has twenty years of law enforcement experience, ensuring that the police protocol is accurate.
Before she was a full-time author, Linda enjoyed a twenty-five-year career as an award-winning graphic designer and copywriter. In Los Angeles, she provided design services for several magazines and movie studios. Later, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, and Hewlett Packard and Fujitsu were among her many clients. Linda was also an award-winning Art Director for South Bay Accent magazine for six years.
Linda currently lives in Virginia with her husband and adorable mini poodle. A passionate animal and nature lover, her garden provides a safe sanctuary for a wide variety of birds, bees, butterflies and other pollinators. She also loves to cook healthy meals, visit historical sites, and walk in the forests by rivers and lakes.
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May 24, 2019
I absolutely loved this book! I really enjoyed the first book in this new-to-me series as well...The killing Woods: Book One of The Sidney Becker Mysteries. But the second book, THE DEAD CHILL, is even better.
First of all, the writing is excellent and the pacing is spot-on. The story moves along at an engaging pace, not dragged down by too many extraneous details. The suspense is perfect. The setting is very appealing, filled with details about this small town and the natural world that surrounds it. The Native American part was also fascinating, including the "touch of paranormal" that complemented the mystery. Berry does a superb job bringing her characters to life.
I personally have trouble with some suspense/mystery/thriller books because they include too much graphic violence/disturbing material. (I'm sort of a wussy about that stuff!). But this was just right for me. Not too much, not too little.
This series even includes a bit of romance.
This was a complicated mystery, with lots of overlapping crimes and characters. I enjoyed that quite a bit.
I am also astounded that this is a self-published novel, because the writing/editing are extremely high quality.
So happy I discovered this new-to-me author. Can't wait for the next Sidney Becker Mystery!
Grade: A
First of all, the writing is excellent and the pacing is spot-on. The story moves along at an engaging pace, not dragged down by too many extraneous details. The suspense is perfect. The setting is very appealing, filled with details about this small town and the natural world that surrounds it. The Native American part was also fascinating, including the "touch of paranormal" that complemented the mystery. Berry does a superb job bringing her characters to life.
I personally have trouble with some suspense/mystery/thriller books because they include too much graphic violence/disturbing material. (I'm sort of a wussy about that stuff!). But this was just right for me. Not too much, not too little.
This series even includes a bit of romance.
This was a complicated mystery, with lots of overlapping crimes and characters. I enjoyed that quite a bit.
I am also astounded that this is a self-published novel, because the writing/editing are extremely high quality.
So happy I discovered this new-to-me author. Can't wait for the next Sidney Becker Mystery!
Grade: A
May 16, 2020
Liked the first book better, but this was still a nice second book in the series.
May 13, 2019
This was terrific! Lots of puzzle pieces to this murder/mystery. Great characters. Will not be my last book by this author. Really enjoyed it.
May 13, 2019
Many intertwined stories are part of the complex, rich plot of The Dead Chill. The main one is the latest case of the local police department, headed by Sydney, the protagonist: an intricate investigation with multiple ramifications and plenty of unexpected turns.
Another theme is the sweet, highly emotional tale of one of the local Native American families; captivating and moving, with bright and vivid characters that remain with the reader long after the book's ending. Finally, the diverse personal stories of the secondary characters, each of them a cameo episode with its own atmosphere and emotional content, represent another thread.
In all of the above, it is difficult to choose a preferred character. Sydney is undoubtedly the leading figure: intelligent, competent, honest and very human. David, her boyfriend, is a sweet, wise man reinventing his life after the death of his wife and the departure of his older children. Selena, Sydney's sister, is facing a new phase in her life after a bitter divorce and being the victim of a violent assault. Last but not least, Sydney's colleagues in her small police department have their own, captivating mini stories.
The book is set in a small Oregon village in the midst of winter, giving an ethereal, almost magic atmosphere to the narration; a sharp contrast with the violence of the storyline.
The inhabitants of the village are lively, three-dimensional characters; the author succeeds at giving to each one of them a vivid personality, adding value to the whole story.
Finally, the four components of a Native American family are the true co-protagonists of the book. Each of them has peculiar personality traits, making them special and unique. Elahan, the grandmother who lived an adventurous and unconventional life; Tommy, working to keep the village culture and traditions alive; Tegan, his blind nine-year-old son who demonstrates surprising maturity and sensitivity and finally Moolok, a tortured and wounded soul; a brave and generous hero stubbornly avoiding recognition.
Together with Lelou, the wolf, those four characters and their unfinished story give life to inspirational and poetic pages.
After finishing the book, the reader cannot avoid missing the company of the whole cast of characters, hoping to be able to read about their new adventures soon.
Another theme is the sweet, highly emotional tale of one of the local Native American families; captivating and moving, with bright and vivid characters that remain with the reader long after the book's ending. Finally, the diverse personal stories of the secondary characters, each of them a cameo episode with its own atmosphere and emotional content, represent another thread.
In all of the above, it is difficult to choose a preferred character. Sydney is undoubtedly the leading figure: intelligent, competent, honest and very human. David, her boyfriend, is a sweet, wise man reinventing his life after the death of his wife and the departure of his older children. Selena, Sydney's sister, is facing a new phase in her life after a bitter divorce and being the victim of a violent assault. Last but not least, Sydney's colleagues in her small police department have their own, captivating mini stories.
The book is set in a small Oregon village in the midst of winter, giving an ethereal, almost magic atmosphere to the narration; a sharp contrast with the violence of the storyline.
The inhabitants of the village are lively, three-dimensional characters; the author succeeds at giving to each one of them a vivid personality, adding value to the whole story.
Finally, the four components of a Native American family are the true co-protagonists of the book. Each of them has peculiar personality traits, making them special and unique. Elahan, the grandmother who lived an adventurous and unconventional life; Tommy, working to keep the village culture and traditions alive; Tegan, his blind nine-year-old son who demonstrates surprising maturity and sensitivity and finally Moolok, a tortured and wounded soul; a brave and generous hero stubbornly avoiding recognition.
Together with Lelou, the wolf, those four characters and their unfinished story give life to inspirational and poetic pages.
After finishing the book, the reader cannot avoid missing the company of the whole cast of characters, hoping to be able to read about their new adventures soon.
July 15, 2023
SPOILER ALERT
In this second of the series Police Chief Sidney Becker is faced with the cultural divide between the indigenous tribe of Kalapuya that are living isolated in Two Creeks village. Deputy Granger Wyatt and Selena Becker are out riding when they find the body of Nikah Tamanos, in Willamut Creek. It is determined that she was murdered. When Becker and Granger enter the village to tell the community of the finding and to get information they are told that there have been other assaults, unreported, and thefts. They believe that they can take care of their own. As the case progresses Sidney finds that the poaching and hunting of game was a cause for Nikah, who consistently took the traps or the game to thwart the poachers. Most of the poaching appears to be done by a few, mainly Grisly Stokes, a thoroughly nasty man, who it is discovered later has hundreds of carcasses and pelts of a variety of animals. They literally run into the theives who are at the home of Lancer Richards, boyfriend of Nikah, beaten and nearly scalped. Most of the village believe he is the stalker and thief. But it is two others that flee is home.
In the leadership of the village is the healer, Tommy Chetwoot, who has a son, Tegan, accompanied by a white wolf, Lelou, who saved and watches over him. The eight-year-old was hit by lightning, badly injured and recovered, but blind as a result. He has honed his other senses so that he is extremely skilled in the woods. He and his grandmother, Elahan, also a healer, are now in danger from what Tegan may know. They flee to the help of Elahan's other son, Moolook. Forest Wainright by his English name, was taken from Elahan by his father's parents and raised. After serving as a surgeon in the Army, and traumatized, he returns to Oregon and his mother, living off the grid in the forest. He will hide Elahan and Tegan in a cave, where he lives in the winter, and find the man who seeks to kill Lelou, the white wolf, worth a great deal of money.
The team will determine that Lancer, along with a native Fitch Drako, and Sander Vance, a ranger are the stalkers/thieves, specifically after a valuable medallion and key, stolen from another person.
Lancer ends up dead, thought at first to be Grisly. Grisly is captured. Moolook is hurt but recovers.
I really liked the myth and culture that set this story as unique.
In this second of the series Police Chief Sidney Becker is faced with the cultural divide between the indigenous tribe of Kalapuya that are living isolated in Two Creeks village. Deputy Granger Wyatt and Selena Becker are out riding when they find the body of Nikah Tamanos, in Willamut Creek. It is determined that she was murdered. When Becker and Granger enter the village to tell the community of the finding and to get information they are told that there have been other assaults, unreported, and thefts. They believe that they can take care of their own. As the case progresses Sidney finds that the poaching and hunting of game was a cause for Nikah, who consistently took the traps or the game to thwart the poachers. Most of the poaching appears to be done by a few, mainly Grisly Stokes, a thoroughly nasty man, who it is discovered later has hundreds of carcasses and pelts of a variety of animals. They literally run into the theives who are at the home of Lancer Richards, boyfriend of Nikah, beaten and nearly scalped. Most of the village believe he is the stalker and thief. But it is two others that flee is home.
In the leadership of the village is the healer, Tommy Chetwoot, who has a son, Tegan, accompanied by a white wolf, Lelou, who saved and watches over him. The eight-year-old was hit by lightning, badly injured and recovered, but blind as a result. He has honed his other senses so that he is extremely skilled in the woods. He and his grandmother, Elahan, also a healer, are now in danger from what Tegan may know. They flee to the help of Elahan's other son, Moolook. Forest Wainright by his English name, was taken from Elahan by his father's parents and raised. After serving as a surgeon in the Army, and traumatized, he returns to Oregon and his mother, living off the grid in the forest. He will hide Elahan and Tegan in a cave, where he lives in the winter, and find the man who seeks to kill Lelou, the white wolf, worth a great deal of money.
The team will determine that Lancer, along with a native Fitch Drako, and Sander Vance, a ranger are the stalkers/thieves, specifically after a valuable medallion and key, stolen from another person.
Lancer ends up dead, thought at first to be Grisly. Grisly is captured. Moolook is hurt but recovers.
I really liked the myth and culture that set this story as unique.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 11, 2022
great mystery
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this second installment of the Sidney Becker Series.
Sidney is a smart and very good detective that moved back home to get away from the horrible crimes she worked as a homicide detective in the big city. But it seems things in the small town are not as calm as she thought. In book one there was a serial killer who targeted her sister. And then in this book an Indian woman named Nikah has been discovered dead in a creek. Sidney and her small crew of police officers must find her killer. But will they get the residents of Two Creeks to comply?
This book had many key players and the plot thickens slowly as the story builds up. There are many twists and turns that make it hard to figure out The Who done it scenario. The characters are developing nicely with each book written. Sidney and Selena are both working on there romantic relationships. The deputies are also showing there talents and intelligence as the books progress.
Overall this book is a mystery thriller. It contains some disturbing triggers such as raps and violence, along with plenty of gore. It has an intricate web weaved of murder, rape, theft and buried secrets. It is a page turner of intriguing plots. I can’t wait to read more.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this second installment of the Sidney Becker Series.
Sidney is a smart and very good detective that moved back home to get away from the horrible crimes she worked as a homicide detective in the big city. But it seems things in the small town are not as calm as she thought. In book one there was a serial killer who targeted her sister. And then in this book an Indian woman named Nikah has been discovered dead in a creek. Sidney and her small crew of police officers must find her killer. But will they get the residents of Two Creeks to comply?
This book had many key players and the plot thickens slowly as the story builds up. There are many twists and turns that make it hard to figure out The Who done it scenario. The characters are developing nicely with each book written. Sidney and Selena are both working on there romantic relationships. The deputies are also showing there talents and intelligence as the books progress.
Overall this book is a mystery thriller. It contains some disturbing triggers such as raps and violence, along with plenty of gore. It has an intricate web weaved of murder, rape, theft and buried secrets. It is a page turner of intriguing plots. I can’t wait to read more.
May 11, 2019
A wonderful sequel to The Killing Woods by Linda Berry. I found myself once again entrenched in the lives of Serena and Sidney. Serena is recovering from her brush with a serial killer and is slowly developing feelings for Granger Wyatt. Granger is a former marine and now a deputy with the police department. Sidney, Serena’s older sister is the Police Chief in Grangerville. She is enjoying her loving relationship with David who owns an art studio and had assisted Sidney with the case last year. While on a horseback ride, Granger and Selena discover a woman’s frozen body in the creek. She is Native American and lived in a settlement near town. This is a devastating blow to the community that still resists involving local law enforcement in their lives. While investigating the murder, other cases involving theft, rape and illegal trapping will evolve that will add to the already overworked police department. A superb mystery with wonderful multi-dimensional characters. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation from the author. (by paytonpuppy)
June 29, 2019
This is the second Berry book I've read about Police Chief Sidney Becker in her small town where, ironically, she moved to escape the stress of solving violent crimes in the big city. The first book, The Killing Woods, I borrowed from a friend and really enjoyed the vivid description, 3-dimensional characters, plot twists, and the whodunit surprise at the end, so I picked up The Dead Chill. Frankly, this story is even better! I got to enjoy Sidney, Selena, and Granger, my favorite characters from the first book, and meet quite a few new intriguing characters, several of whom are Native Americans who live in a toxic, secretive community. The magical realism, suspense, harrowing discoveries, and surprises along the way to finding the murderer of a young Native American woman kept me turning pages. I hate it when reviewers give away stuff in reviews, so suffice to say, this story is a fun read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery!
August 16, 2019
I don't know enough good adjectives to say how great this book is. I got a sample and it was good in just a couple of chapters and it keeps getting better with more twist and turns right to the end I read the book in one night. I am a senior and don't work or I would have had to call in and take the day off.
It was really fast paced and the characters seem so real to life like your right there in the action. I don't know what I will do if she stops writing this series because I think my book with draw will be terrible. I am really hooked on them and she is now my favorite author!! I don't think anyone can tell you about the book to really get you intrigued because you just have to read it to appreciate it.....
It was really fast paced and the characters seem so real to life like your right there in the action. I don't know what I will do if she stops writing this series because I think my book with draw will be terrible. I am really hooked on them and she is now my favorite author!! I don't think anyone can tell you about the book to really get you intrigued because you just have to read it to appreciate it.....
November 12, 2019
GOOD BOOK!
This is a great book! Well written and the story is very well told. I don't get to read very many good books involving Native Americans that are believable and told respectfully. Linda did both and I will get her other books!! Sidney has a disturbing trend of violent crimes beginning in her town. Her small police force is being pulled in many different directions as the hits just keep on coming. With danger closing in her, the elderly woman takes her grandson and disappeared into the forrest to keep him safe. But can she keep the both alive until help comes? Find out for yourself!
This is a great book! Well written and the story is very well told. I don't get to read very many good books involving Native Americans that are believable and told respectfully. Linda did both and I will get her other books!! Sidney has a disturbing trend of violent crimes beginning in her town. Her small police force is being pulled in many different directions as the hits just keep on coming. With danger closing in her, the elderly woman takes her grandson and disappeared into the forrest to keep him safe. But can she keep the both alive until help comes? Find out for yourself!
April 24, 2023
A young Native American woman found dead - the native community distrusts the local police, hesitant to share information. Working to restore trust, police chief Sidney Becker, investigates her murder, along with a series of crimes in the native village. Tegan, a gifted native child, may know who the killer is - he and his grandmother disappear during a snowstorm.
Well written, entertaining story with subplots woven into the murder story line keep the reader engaged and in suspense. Becker respects the native people and works hard to restore their trust in the local police. Likeable characters.
Well written, entertaining story with subplots woven into the murder story line keep the reader engaged and in suspense. Becker respects the native people and works hard to restore their trust in the local police. Likeable characters.
May 9, 2019
Linda Berry's second book in this series is wonderful. I'm amazed at how vivid a picture she paints. I feel like I'm right there with her characters. A Native American woman has been killed and this is about a blind young boy Tegan who may know who the killer is. It had me on the edge of my seat, trying to figure out who could do this and if everyone would be ok or not. I also like how she blends this story with romantic suspense. I requested and was lucky enough to get an advanced copy thru the author and this is my voluntary review. If you don't buy it, you'll be missing a great story!
September 11, 2019
Is that him? Or maybe he’s not.
After reading her free first book in this series, I just had to buy Book 2, needing to follow the characters and the story. The first book caught my fancy, after reading just a few pages but The Dead Chill really had me hooked, to the point of reading away until way after midnight. I had to find out about the extra characters, who they were and where they fitted into the storyline. Thank you, Linda Berry, for writing two such enjoyable stories. Hopefully this will become at least a trilogy, maybe even more. I do enjoy your work.
After reading her free first book in this series, I just had to buy Book 2, needing to follow the characters and the story. The first book caught my fancy, after reading just a few pages but The Dead Chill really had me hooked, to the point of reading away until way after midnight. I had to find out about the extra characters, who they were and where they fitted into the storyline. Thank you, Linda Berry, for writing two such enjoyable stories. Hopefully this will become at least a trilogy, maybe even more. I do enjoy your work.
April 28, 2021
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2021
This story moves along pretty fast, and there are a lot of characters. Sidney Becker is the Chief of Police. It is up to the Chief to find out what happened to Nikah Tamanos a young lady found dead in the creek. The weather is not cooperating, and it makes the search difficult. There is mistrust of the White man in this Native American village. The author tells a well-written story with twists and turns as the small police force try to find out who the killer is. I especially enjoyed the tales of the Native American magic and powers.
This story moves along pretty fast, and there are a lot of characters. Sidney Becker is the Chief of Police. It is up to the Chief to find out what happened to Nikah Tamanos a young lady found dead in the creek. The weather is not cooperating, and it makes the search difficult. There is mistrust of the White man in this Native American village. The author tells a well-written story with twists and turns as the small police force try to find out who the killer is. I especially enjoyed the tales of the Native American magic and powers.
May 20, 2019
I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I loved it. Sidney Becker is the Chief of Police in the small town of Granier. It is a a quiet town to police until a body is found near the Indian Village of Two Creeks. As Sidney investigates the murder, she finds that the villagers are hiding a lot more. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys police procedurals or just love a good mystery with lots of twists.
May 29, 2019
This murder mystery has everything. Racism, rape, stalking, theft, distrust of law enforcement, and, unbelievably, an honest police force. When the body of a young Native American woman is found in a frozen stream, the story takes off and never slows down. Was she killed by her drunken boyfriend or by poachers whose traps destroyed, or the rapist known as the stalker? Family secrets and wealth round out the story. I was gifted this from the author
December 16, 2025
This book was way better than the first! Picked up a lot faster and kept my interest the whole time. I was happy Ann’s character wasn’t in this one- she was so helpless and annoying in the last book. Once again, it is a lot of characters to keep track of and multiple storylines. There was a good twist about 75% of the way through. Everything ties in at the end, but the crimes and how they’re connected was a little underwhelming. I am still going to read the next book in the series.
July 7, 2019
Wow!
This is a fantastic mystery! Police Chief Sidney Becker and her police department, only three people, solve an extremely involved crime through good police techniques and hard work. There are many uncooperative suspects involved in murder, theft, rape, poaching, arson, and house breaking. The difficulty is in determining who is involved in what! The conclusion is surprising and shocking! Excellent reading experience.
This is a fantastic mystery! Police Chief Sidney Becker and her police department, only three people, solve an extremely involved crime through good police techniques and hard work. There are many uncooperative suspects involved in murder, theft, rape, poaching, arson, and house breaking. The difficulty is in determining who is involved in what! The conclusion is surprising and shocking! Excellent reading experience.
August 18, 2019
A very detailed, complex plot of excellence that is realistic and well-researched. Linda’s prose flows off the page, and her protagonist, Sidney Becker is believable as the intelligent police chief. Ms. Berry creates a blind character with unusual skills and delves into tribal mystery. You won’t want to put this book down.
June 19, 2021
The first book in the series was more intense but this was still an awesome story. The characters I fell in love with in The Killing Woods embark on an entirely new set of mysteries to unravel with a whole new cast of characters, good and bad.
I’d elaborate , but I’m much too anxious to get started on the next book in the series! I’ll circle back with details later.
I’d elaborate , but I’m much too anxious to get started on the next book in the series! I’ll circle back with details later.
August 25, 2021
Great Story
The hits keep coming. Love how the storyline of the books gently connect. Had no inkling of the ending—many possibilities. Wonderful, believable characters. Anxious to read the next book. Thanks for the wonderful stories—just cannot put these stories out of my mind. Katherine
The hits keep coming. Love how the storyline of the books gently connect. Had no inkling of the ending—many possibilities. Wonderful, believable characters. Anxious to read the next book. Thanks for the wonderful stories—just cannot put these stories out of my mind. Katherine
January 9, 2022
Riviting
I love crime/mystery/police novels and this one didn’t disappoint in the least. It’s the second in the Sidney Becker mysteries and is a very well thought out and well written book. It’s got a list of suspects, a complicated plot but it keeps you riveted u til the end. Highly recommended and worth 5*s.
I love crime/mystery/police novels and this one didn’t disappoint in the least. It’s the second in the Sidney Becker mysteries and is a very well thought out and well written book. It’s got a list of suspects, a complicated plot but it keeps you riveted u til the end. Highly recommended and worth 5*s.
July 11, 2022
Two books now read both 5 for 5 stars!
I am loving these Sidney Becker Mysteries and can’t seem to stop reading once I start. Both book 1 and now book 2 held my interest from front page to the end. All the characters are rich and hold a visual in my mind long after the story is finished. Going back to claim book 3 now. Awesome writing ability.
I am loving these Sidney Becker Mysteries and can’t seem to stop reading once I start. Both book 1 and now book 2 held my interest from front page to the end. All the characters are rich and hold a visual in my mind long after the story is finished. Going back to claim book 3 now. Awesome writing ability.
July 25, 2022
Small town crime spree
When Sidney moved back to her hometown and took the job as sheriff, she expected there to be little need for her detective skills. But a murder linked to the nearby Indian community is just the beginning of the crimes that need solving.
This was a well written story full of interesting characters and a plot with several twits.
When Sidney moved back to her hometown and took the job as sheriff, she expected there to be little need for her detective skills. But a murder linked to the nearby Indian community is just the beginning of the crimes that need solving.
This was a well written story full of interesting characters and a plot with several twits.
September 9, 2022
Deception
Sydney police chief, Selena(sister) both are embarking on new relationship with David and Granger respectfully. Murder has not taken a break, finding a frozen body in the creek leads to even more intrigue. A good book with characters you want to know more about. Can't wait to read the next book.
Sydney police chief, Selena(sister) both are embarking on new relationship with David and Granger respectfully. Murder has not taken a break, finding a frozen body in the creek leads to even more intrigue. A good book with characters you want to know more about. Can't wait to read the next book.
December 16, 2022
Family ties are strong even after lost years
A wonderful story with many paths for Sidney's small force to handle. Many wonderful characters Tegan, Nana, and Lelou. I was disappointed with ending. There is nothing wrong it just isn't the one I had anticipated. On second thought it was better
A wonderful story with many paths for Sidney's small force to handle. Many wonderful characters Tegan, Nana, and Lelou. I was disappointed with ending. There is nothing wrong it just isn't the one I had anticipated. On second thought it was better
March 16, 2023
Evil in the Woods
Evil lurks in the woods. Someone is victimizing a small Native American community. When a young woman is found dead in a stream tensions heighten. Sidney and her team must deal with the residents' hostility while solving a multitude of crimes.
Goid read. A little preachy but not unbearably so. Too many characters but the story is well written and interesting.
Evil lurks in the woods. Someone is victimizing a small Native American community. When a young woman is found dead in a stream tensions heighten. Sidney and her team must deal with the residents' hostility while solving a multitude of crimes.
Goid read. A little preachy but not unbearably so. Too many characters but the story is well written and interesting.
May 11, 2023
Enjoyed this
I loved the setting and the characters of this novel. Set in the northwest mountains during a snowy early spring a small Native American community has rash of crimes. They finally boil over to murder, leaving the small police force to work long cold hours to find the killer and the criminal of all the other crimes.
I loved the setting and the characters of this novel. Set in the northwest mountains during a snowy early spring a small Native American community has rash of crimes. They finally boil over to murder, leaving the small police force to work long cold hours to find the killer and the criminal of all the other crimes.
May 17, 2023
Riveting
Loved this book so much! Each time I had to put it down I couldn't wait to get back to it. I felt I knew each character personally. Loved the intricate web woven into the storyline. Was thrilled with the awareness made of our Native American sisters and the violence suffered. Not enough written with such a knowledgeable hand. Can't wait to start the next one.
Loved this book so much! Each time I had to put it down I couldn't wait to get back to it. I felt I knew each character personally. Loved the intricate web woven into the storyline. Was thrilled with the awareness made of our Native American sisters and the violence suffered. Not enough written with such a knowledgeable hand. Can't wait to start the next one.
June 9, 2025
Another well written suspenseful tale. Book 2 in the Sydney Becker series takes place in an Indian village during a snow storm for a large part. Sydney must find who is stalking and killing people in this little village. Can she make any headway knowing the Native American village closes ranks and does not trust white police?
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