Native Dreams

by Mark Reps

Echo Skysong wakes to a recurring dream of her unit in Afghanistan, a dream that leaves her shaken. A series of accidents drive her suspicions that war has followed her home to Safford. Meanwhile Zeb investigates a dead man found hanging with a dead horse at his feet. The old woman who reports the murder is evasive at best and may not be telling the truth about what she knows. And he's lost his favorite hat. What more could go wrong? With each new death, the trail edges closer to Echo. As NATIVE DREAMS weaves together and unwinds, tales are told, enemies are revealed, and Zeb and Echo discover a dark, deadly truth.

356 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 24, 2021

About the author

Mark Reps has been a writer and storyteller his whole life. Born in small town southeastern Minnesota, he trained as a mathematician and chiropractor but never lost his love of telling or writing a good story. As an avid desert wilderness hiker Mark spends a great deal of time roaming the desert and other terrains of southeastern Arizona from December to May. A chance meeting with an old time colorful sheriff led him to develop the Zeb Hanks character and the world that surrounds him. Mark returns often to SE Arizona for inspiration, information and to maintain the general feel of the area, learn its history and understand the local residents.

When Mark started writing he became pen pals with Tony Hillerman who offered up tips, criticism and ideas on some of his early novels. His books are often compared with the Longmire television series and books by Craig Johnson.

Mark’s most recent project is the eighth installment of the ZEB HANKS series, NATIVE DESTINY which launched in the spring of 2018. He is working on a Zeb Hanks Novella which will be distributed free to subscribers. Books nine and ten (and likely beyond) are planned at a pace of one per year through 2020. Welcome to the series!

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Reviews

[David Crow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read all of Mark Rep's Zeb Hank's mysteries, I am amazed at how he continues to write wonderful stories about Indian culture mixed with anglos in my home state of Arizona. As an Arizonan who grew up on the Navajo Indian reservation, I have a deep appreciation for native religion, culture, and beliefs. Mark's research and his ability to sing wonderful yarns makes this series a delight. This one was my favorite. Zeb and Echo's love story is beautiful, as is their relationship with their children, and their dedication to justice in Graham County makes you root for them until the last page. Another winner. Love this series and this book and highly recommend it.

[Rosemary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Native Dreams - a review by Rosemary Kenny

Sheriff Zebulon 'Zeb' Hanks' wife Echo Skysong, has a dream journal, after suffering PTSD-like nightmares about her army duties in Afghanistan.

After retrieving his 'missing' hat from his mother's grave, where he's gone to put flowers for her birthday, Zeb has to investigate the death of a hanged man, with his deputy, Kate.
What do they think is peculiar about it?
What is the dead man's real name and history?
Why was a neighbour involved in the case?

More peculiar PTSD-like dreams come to Echo and she anxiously discusses the matter with Zeb, over lunch.
What worrying experience of his own, does Zeb then share with Echo? How does she react?
What misleading information does Zeb get from another town's sheriff?
As death stalks the former members of Echo's unit, what's the link between them?
Can Echo ascertain what motivates the killer?
Will her family be in danger too?

Another fascinating tale, (no 11) from Mark Reps in his wonderful Zeb Hanks Mystery series, that will charm, scare, intrigue and thrill you and make you more aware of how our behaviour over the years has changed the state of the world - and not necessarily for the best.
Get a copy of Native Dreams as soon as you can!

[Stephanie Jacobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Zeb Hanks yet

I really enjoyed learning still more about Echo's native heritage. The character development is wonderful. The experience of the returning veteran is well described. Welcome home Echo.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great plot, and wonderful characters will keep you engrossed. Echo is having repetitive dreams. She knows she is dreaming true, but not how to interpret the dreams other than they mean danger is coming.

[Donald R. Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb book to make one take a good sound look at oneself.

Would recommend this writing to anyone is having difficulty with how they think obout deep and difficult feelings. Yep it “sure did”

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting story with usual interesting characters and some Native American mysticism mixed into the storyline. As usual in this series an enjoyable read.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

A book about the young woman who native American who had severed in the military and went to Afghanistan with her unit.

[Beverly Kee · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a rough to deal with story!

What a story line! A great story, though it was hard to read in some places, as too many were cut off before their time.