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Cold River #4
Cold River Reckoning
A POST-APOCALYPTIC “DANCES WITH WOLVES”This Native-American action thriller blends the magic of eons-old native traditions caught up in a whirlwind of frightful cyberterrorism, brutal guerilla warfare, survival against all odds, and a bizarre series of gruesome murders at the hands of a psychopathic serial killer.
Just four days after a massive nationwide power grid failure, The Cold River Indian Reservation outside Portland, Oregon is in the midst of an all-out war--
in complete darkness. Throngs of displaced and panicked criminals resembling Hollywood's "undead" have been violently breaching the boundaries of sacred Indian territory, hellbent on destroying its lands and murdering its people--including innocent women and children. But makeshift militia barricades along the river are holding ... for now.
In the midst of the madness, Native-American Police Lieutenant Smokey Kukup, a former Army Ranger fresh off a tour in Afghanistan, races home from guarding enemy lines after hearing this radio transmission from his 10-year-old daughter Laurel (who inherited the Shaman gift of foresight): "Dad, the bad men are here at the house... We're in the woods, going further up into the trees..." But when he arrives home, there is no there, there. His recently-completed log cabin is on fire. And his family is missing.
Led by the venerable Martha Coeur d'Alenes--a spry eighty-six year old tribal elder and seer who took down invaders at the river with her dead husband's trusty rifle (in spite of painful bouts of arthritis)--a group of Indian leaders begins to assemble an army fit to beat back "the bad men," who, evidence shows, have begun to resort to rape and cannibalism. Tribal Council Leader Bluefeathers and Tribal Judge Wewana, adorned in their old uniforms from the era of the war on Vietnam, join forces with Martin Andrews, the upstanding Siyapu (white man) police chief--one of the few white men they dare to trust. But Andrews has even more trouble on his taking advantage of the surrounding chaos, a serial killer has gone to work, violently murdering and systematically dismembering entire families in Cold River. And Andrews has a sneaking suspicion he's met the killer before...
Meanwhile, outside the Reservation, private pilot Aaron Standford and his family are stuck in an airplane hangar outside Las Vegas, Nevada, hiding from violent scavengers. As the airport is set on fire, they're lucky enough to escape by plane, only to realize they have nowhere to all regional cities and airfields have descended into anarchy. After making radio contact with another aircraft--which just so happens to be flown by members of the Cold River Reservation--they're escorted to safety. And find themselves thrown into the war on the ground. Allied with the Indians, the Standfords find themselves fighting for their lives--and the lives and customs of the neighbors they've come to call family.
WHO WILL LIKE Fans of the Walt Longmire Mysteries, Tony Hillerman, Anne Hillerman, Aimee and David Thurlo, and other Native-American police procedural series, plus anyone who enjoys a fast-paced post-apocalyptic thriller—with a Western twist.
Novels and Collections by Enes Smith Cold River A Native American Mystery and Thriller Fiction Series (Cold River Series Book 1) Cold River A Native American Mystery and Thriller Fiction Series (Cold River Series Book 2) Cold River A Native American Mystery and Thriller Series (Survival Series Book 1) Cold River A Nati
Just four days after a massive nationwide power grid failure, The Cold River Indian Reservation outside Portland, Oregon is in the midst of an all-out war--
in complete darkness. Throngs of displaced and panicked criminals resembling Hollywood's "undead" have been violently breaching the boundaries of sacred Indian territory, hellbent on destroying its lands and murdering its people--including innocent women and children. But makeshift militia barricades along the river are holding ... for now.
In the midst of the madness, Native-American Police Lieutenant Smokey Kukup, a former Army Ranger fresh off a tour in Afghanistan, races home from guarding enemy lines after hearing this radio transmission from his 10-year-old daughter Laurel (who inherited the Shaman gift of foresight): "Dad, the bad men are here at the house... We're in the woods, going further up into the trees..." But when he arrives home, there is no there, there. His recently-completed log cabin is on fire. And his family is missing.
Led by the venerable Martha Coeur d'Alenes--a spry eighty-six year old tribal elder and seer who took down invaders at the river with her dead husband's trusty rifle (in spite of painful bouts of arthritis)--a group of Indian leaders begins to assemble an army fit to beat back "the bad men," who, evidence shows, have begun to resort to rape and cannibalism. Tribal Council Leader Bluefeathers and Tribal Judge Wewana, adorned in their old uniforms from the era of the war on Vietnam, join forces with Martin Andrews, the upstanding Siyapu (white man) police chief--one of the few white men they dare to trust. But Andrews has even more trouble on his taking advantage of the surrounding chaos, a serial killer has gone to work, violently murdering and systematically dismembering entire families in Cold River. And Andrews has a sneaking suspicion he's met the killer before...
Meanwhile, outside the Reservation, private pilot Aaron Standford and his family are stuck in an airplane hangar outside Las Vegas, Nevada, hiding from violent scavengers. As the airport is set on fire, they're lucky enough to escape by plane, only to realize they have nowhere to all regional cities and airfields have descended into anarchy. After making radio contact with another aircraft--which just so happens to be flown by members of the Cold River Reservation--they're escorted to safety. And find themselves thrown into the war on the ground. Allied with the Indians, the Standfords find themselves fighting for their lives--and the lives and customs of the neighbors they've come to call family.
WHO WILL LIKE Fans of the Walt Longmire Mysteries, Tony Hillerman, Anne Hillerman, Aimee and David Thurlo, and other Native-American police procedural series, plus anyone who enjoys a fast-paced post-apocalyptic thriller—with a Western twist.
Novels and Collections by Enes Smith Cold River A Native American Mystery and Thriller Fiction Series (Cold River Series Book 1) Cold River A Native American Mystery and Thriller Fiction Series (Cold River Series Book 2) Cold River A Native American Mystery and Thriller Series (Survival Series Book 1) Cold River A Nati
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Published May 1, 2020
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June 8, 2018
Cold River Reckoning
A look into the possible end of civilization as was known by our native Americans, yet blended with a glimpse of futuristic history. A look so deep we can only imagine what is to come. However, looking into past history, the lifespan of world powers, as recorded, only lasted approximately two and a half centuries. What will happen for us, as we think can only be in someone's imagination, is probably in our future. Perhaps, with love instead of hate, we can help shape our future for the better. Let's do the best we can
A look into the possible end of civilization as was known by our native Americans, yet blended with a glimpse of futuristic history. A look so deep we can only imagine what is to come. However, looking into past history, the lifespan of world powers, as recorded, only lasted approximately two and a half centuries. What will happen for us, as we think can only be in someone's imagination, is probably in our future. Perhaps, with love instead of hate, we can help shape our future for the better. Let's do the best we can
September 18, 2017
A powerful, ugly, and beautiful book.! It tears at the deepest emotion both profoundly good and profoundly sad.
My title says as much as to be said. To say to much more would the impact of the story with to much verbage. I got it because I like Indian mysteries, but it turned into much more than I expected.
9/17 Vancouver, WA
My title says as much as to be said. To say to much more would the impact of the story with to much verbage. I got it because I like Indian mysteries, but it turned into much more than I expected.
9/17 Vancouver, WA
January 29, 2018
This author knows how to write!
This is Book 4 of this series, however, while it is all a series, Books 3-5 are an exciting and unique continuing story of an attack on the "Rez", when they and millions of others are in the dark. See review of Book 5 for a more comprehensive review.
This is Book 4 of this series, however, while it is all a series, Books 3-5 are an exciting and unique continuing story of an attack on the "Rez", when they and millions of others are in the dark. See review of Book 5 for a more comprehensive review.
January 23, 2018
Suspense never ends
From the 1st to the last page! I am truly enjoying this series. I can't put the books down and I start the next in the series as soon as I finish one.
From the 1st to the last page! I am truly enjoying this series. I can't put the books down and I start the next in the series as soon as I finish one.
February 7, 2018
A good book, recommend consideration.
September 18, 2018
I love this & I can't wait for more.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
July 28, 2016
This is a Great Read!!!!
I have read all 4 books in this series....the first 2 are stand alone stories but you are introduced to the GREAT CHARACTERS in this series.
Book 3 is the start of a running story with MAJOR CLIFF HANGER!!!!! This book picks up from the last book added a few more characters but the story continues on.
I couldn't put it down such great writing I felt like I was right there in the battle for survival!!!! This story line really makes you think this could happen and the human race could do this to each other!!!! YES THERE'S ANOTHER CLIFF HANGER !!!!!!!! Next book to be out this fall ......hurry up I can't wait to read what happens !!!!!!!!
I have read all 4 books in this series....the first 2 are stand alone stories but you are introduced to the GREAT CHARACTERS in this series.
Book 3 is the start of a running story with MAJOR CLIFF HANGER!!!!! This book picks up from the last book added a few more characters but the story continues on.
I couldn't put it down such great writing I felt like I was right there in the battle for survival!!!! This story line really makes you think this could happen and the human race could do this to each other!!!! YES THERE'S ANOTHER CLIFF HANGER !!!!!!!! Next book to be out this fall ......hurry up I can't wait to read what happens !!!!!!!!
July 18, 2016
A little disappointed......
I've come to really enjoy and look forward to the Cold River books. I often call them my comfort DVR type books. ( reliable like your favorite weekly shows) ......but even good shows can have a less than stellar episode....I am chalking this one up to that and look forward to a redemptive book this fall. Don't get me wrong, I somewhat enjoyed it due to my dedication to the series-but it seemed like it was trying too hard to have another book in the series.......
I've come to really enjoy and look forward to the Cold River books. I often call them my comfort DVR type books. ( reliable like your favorite weekly shows) ......but even good shows can have a less than stellar episode....I am chalking this one up to that and look forward to a redemptive book this fall. Don't get me wrong, I somewhat enjoyed it due to my dedication to the series-but it seemed like it was trying too hard to have another book in the series.......
July 8, 2016
Great book
Great book it held my interest through the end. Everyone should read Cold River Running 2 and the rest of the series.
Great book it held my interest through the end. Everyone should read Cold River Running 2 and the rest of the series.
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