When Joe Billie stops a grave robber from unearthing a Seminole Indian burial site, Joe becomes the prime suspect in a bizarre murder. For Sean O’Brien, the first challenge is getting Joe to talk about the circumstances surrounding the killing. As Joe faces first-degree murder charges, O’Brien thinks he knows why his old friend is evasive. But proving it will send O’Brien deep into Seminole … history to uncover a greedy killer hell-bent on creating a modern day Trail of Tears.
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In short, I liked everything about this book…which is strange because it had a fair amount of routine as well as creepy violence in it. Moreover, much of the story unfolds in that hot, humid, insect- and snake infested land of black water alligators, and irritable wild boars known as the Florida Everglades which also ranks high on the creepy scale.
However, the quality of the writing was superb and the author’s use of ancient Seminole teachings, history, science, technology, and spirituality takes A Murder of Crows to a whole different level. I hesitate to use the word “spirituality” lest you think the book gets into New Age whatever. It doesn’t. All the references are in context and move the plot along as well as define the characters. As Joe Billie takes on the Florida mob to save his niece, Sean O’Brien sets off on a quest to save them both.
Since I finished this book, my thoughts keep returning to that climactic scene in which all hell breaks loose and people die. I’ve read scenes like this in other books and had no desire to remember them whatsoever. But this one was different because, violent though it was, the writing was elegant to the point of lyrical. Rather than the scene dripping in testosterone, it was a glimpse of humanity at its worst and best.
Hard to put down. Lots of threads leading to an exciting ending.
a good book, interesting plot
I am an avid reader, this book is hard to put down. The characters were so easy to identify with, root for, cheer on to the end. Hated to see it end and eager to see how it ended.
Loved it
Leaves you wanting more stories
An outstanding read..I learned more about Indian Culture than I thought I could imagine!!
A real page turner that is filled with twists & turns in every chapter. Highly recommend!
Rolando
This was a very good story, interesting information about the Native American’s and their lives. Not the outcome I expected, good ending. Loved the information on the characteristics of crows.
Loved this book! In this action-packed novel Sean O’Brien risks his life to save his friend, Joe Billie who has been falsely accused of murder. All the elements of a great novel are present. Wonderfully developed characters, greed, revenge, abuse, injustice, the mob, persistence, sound detective skills woven with the Seminole history and romance.
I really like the authors writing style and the way he develops the plot and the characters
Kept me on the edge of my seat.
A little too long and not realistic, not a coherent plot.
I found it very interesting, considering I have Seminole ancestry!
My long time appreciation of crows became clear to me within the plot of this book. Philosophy and Native American lore also made an interesting tapestry within the background of nature’s intricacies–“Opinion and knowledge aren’t always compatible. Anyone can have an opinion and no real knowledge to support it. . .” So true today!
Murder of Crows was great. This Florida girl loved it. The Everglades,The Seminole Nation, mob bosses, and murder. What’s not to like?
Plausible plot , likable characters, fast action. I downloaded another book by this author and with this main character and enjoyed it too.
Really enjoyed this book. Also learned about crows. The plot of the book is interesting and the characters well developed.
This is the second book I’ve read in this series. I enjoyed and recommend then. Living in Florida I especially appreciate his accurate depiction of it’s history and culture, while also delivering a finely written and engrossing story.
I’m on my third Tom Lowe book now.
Good story. Learned a little about the Seminoles.