Holes in the Sky (Zeb Hanks Mystery Series)

Review by Sadie McCHeavy on western lore and atmosphere, this is a great book for mystery lovers to enjoy. The story is unique with obviously well-researched details. Light touches of humor kept the story from becoming too dark or clinical. For those who may have read author Reps' first book in this young series you are already acquainted with characters who feel like old acquaintances. Despite some slow spots this novel rates five stars for originality in a genre well-filled with other authors' work. To author Mark Reps I can only say MORE PLEASE. And hold the parsnips.Review by gluon70Reminds me of TV's "Longmire"This is an ongoing series and the characters are rounded.The sheriff of a small western town, just off a reservation, is faced with an odd apparent suicide, later what is clearly a murder disguised as a suicide and then a deputy is poisoned and, while like another reviewer, I figured out the who, at least in part, finding out the why made the story interesting.Secrecy, land grabs, murder and violations of trust, create a volatile situation. There is the interaction and intermingling of cultures and the almost desperation, on the part of tribe, to keep some sacred places open and unfettered, as places to feel close to God.Review by Cape Cod Reader Glad I found it.xa0This book got me started in the series and I truly enjoyed it. I think The best thing I can say about it is that it got me to read the rest of the series. Enjoy book 2 of the ZEB HANKS series, HOLES IN THE SKY. xa0While a fictional tale this book involves Mount Graham, long considered sacred by the Apache Tribe. Currently the University of MN, and University of AZ, the Max Planck Institute of Germany, the Catholic Church and others have co-opted the sacred land and placed powerful telescopes at its peak. xa0There has been a 30 year court battle over this issue, which, as yet, is unresolved. From the Inside Flap Books by Mark Reps in the ZEB HANKS seriesNATIVE BLOODHOLES IN THE SKYADIOS ANGELNATIVE JUSTICENATIVE BONESNATIVE WARRIORNATIVE EARTHNATIVE DESTINYOutside the ZEB HANKS series:HEARTLAND HEROESBUTTERFLY 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. Welcome to the series!Signup for new releases and free content including a free Zeb Hanks Novella for subscribers: eepurl.com/b6_7m-/Find out more at: facebook.com/ZebHanksmarkreps.com@markreps1Many thanks to the many wonderful, loyal readers out there! Feedback is always welcome and Mark tries to respond to every request and question. If you read and enjoy the books, please review them on Amazon.com. Read more