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History, suspense, romance, tragedy, triumph...
A trilogy of four

The Wind Dancer
Iris Johansen
Manufacturer: Bantam
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ASIN: 055358913X
Release Date: 2006-02-28

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A hidden killer...a conspiracy of treachery...and two people caught in the most desperate game of all...

In Renaissance Italy, intrigue is as intricate as carved cathedral doors, but none is so captivating as that surrounding the prized Wind Dancer, the lost treasure of a family--and of the man who will stop at nothing to reclaim it. Lionello Andreas is bound by his vow to guard the exquisite statue. But to recover what is rightfully his, he will need the help of a thief--one he can control body and soul. He finds his answer on the treacherous backstreets of Florence, in a sharp-witted young woman whose poverty leaves her no choice. But in the end, the allure of the Wind Dancer, and the ruthlessness of those who would possess her, will catapult them both into a terrifying realm where death may be the most merciful escape.

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Enjoyable and a worthwhile read.......2007-04-08

This is not a typical romance novel. It has romance but it is more about political intrigue, murder and suspense. Although there is revenge, justice and a happy ending, there were too many loved ones who died which makes it too sad for me. Aside from that, it is well written with intriguing characters. There is heroism and great love. Sexual content: mild.

LOVE IT!.......2007-03-09

I LOVE IRIS JOHANSEN!!!! ALL OF THE BOOKS I HAVE READ OF HERS ARE GREAT!!!!! READ THEM, YOU WON'T BE DISAPOINTED!

Agreat read, and something different from this author.......2006-11-10

I read almost all Iris J. books this was a totally differnt track, but so good too. Lots of good history & excitment mixed in with the 2 books in this series.The characters are wonderfully deep, you feel their pain. I recomend them. Robin

History, suspense, romance, tragedy, triumph..........2006-10-03

This book has it all. Unfortunately, some might assume this is a "period piece" and not pick it up--thinking they can't relate to 16th Century Italian life. Actually, the story is riveting and you will continue to think about the characters long after you've finished reading the book. Recommended.

A trilogy of four.......2006-05-09

Albeit IJ wrote a trilogy for the Wind Dancer at least is another book with the same theme, "Final Target". So at least this is a fourth-logy.
As it says in the back cover the plot'll do twist after twist in an excellent pace so you won't know how the book'll end. The statue's story is kind of a second plot among the other stories because you really don't care what happened to it for example in the malady or in everything Lorenzo does. Mind that I didn't say that the statue is not important in the plot's book.

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It was a difficult book to get through
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One of the best...
storm winds
Your typical historical romance

Storm Winds (Wind Dancer)
Iris Johansen
Manufacturer: Bantam
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ASIN: 0553290320
Release Date: 1991-05-01

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A twisted psychopath...a trail of violence...and a man and woman who will risk everything to stop him...

Jean Marc Andreas wanted what was his by right. He was seeking justice--and he would use any means to get it. Juliette de Clement, a confidante of the royal family, could aid his search for the priceless treasure so many had killed to possess...and died to protect. But in eighteenth-century revolutionary France, a world of power and intrigue, soldiers and assassins, royalty and rebels, death could come in many forms and from any direction, and none more lethal--or more likely--than from the person you trusted most.

Still, Jean and Juliette had no choice but to trust each other, because their very lives depended on it. Someone else was determined to have the Wind Dancer statue--and the legacy of power it bestowed. Someone whose twisted genius for evil was already wreaking a path of unspeakable violence that only together they could stop...even as they stood to be its next victims.

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It was a difficult book to get through.......2007-03-12

I have enjoyed other books by Iris Johansen Countdown, Dark Rider, Lion's Bride and Wind Dancer, but I didn't care for Storm Winds as much as I did the others.
Early in the book Iris Johansen describes in a graphic and prolonged fashion a horrid scene of rape and butchery, for me those word visions stayed with me and I dreaded what was to come from the sadistic character that would reoccur throughout the book. It's possible I am to sensitive concerning violent acts upon girls and anyone that reads this review may ask why I bothered to continue with the book, well the answer is simple it's better to read to the end so I'm not left wondering what happen, a final resolution is always the best path to pursue.

LOVE IT.......2007-03-09

I LOVE IRIS JOHANSEN!!!! ALL OF THE BOOKS I HAVE READ OF HERS ARE GREAT!!!!! READ THEM, YOU WON'T BE DISAPOINTED!

One of the best..........2007-01-05

The Wind Dancer series of books has been my absolute favorite! If you love history and romance these are the books for you! I love how Iris researches the history before she writes it in. I could not put down any of the books in the Wind Dancer series. They are probably up there with the best books I've ever read!

storm winds.......2007-01-04

I ENJOYED THIS BOOK VERY MUCH. I DID'T WANT TO PUT IT DOWN.

Your typical historical romance.......2006-12-21

This is part of a series. I had no idea until I was about to leave my review. My mistake for not taking the time to find out. I enjoyed the book but it did take some effort to keep picking it up. It's not one that grabbed me like others have. I still gave it a 4 star rating. I hope you'll like it too.

Anasazi Legends: Songs of the Wind Dancer

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Anasazi Legends: Songs of the Wind Dancer
Lou Cuevas
Manufacturer: Naturegraph Publishers
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ASIN: 0879612568

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Songs of the Wing Dancer. Lou Cuevas has translated into written form the oral chants sung to him by his grandfather. These legends relate a mystical history of ancient times which impart a moral message as well as entertain.

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FABULOUS
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Wind Dancers
R. M. Meluch
Manufacturer: Roc
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FABULOUS.......2007-01-10

I would definately do business with this dealer again. The price was great, shipping was quick, and the book condition was practically new. I am very pleased!!

Exciting.......2001-10-10

The Morts were turning up all over Aeolis, the Eden-like planet named for the unexpected winds which sprang from nowhere and swiftly faded again. But unlike the winds, the Morts didn't just fade away. These unidentifiable corpes-which on closer examination proved far from human-posed a bizarre threat to human control of Aeolis. So the Serviceship HALCYON XLV was dispatched to the planet to solve the secret of the Morts, a secret whispered by the winds every day-a secret older than mankind, which could spell the end of human life on the planet...

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Interesting Addition to Series
Multi-layered plot
I love reading about the Wind River Reservation
absorbing and interesting mystery
A unique mystery

The Shadow Dancer (Platinum)
Margaret Coel
Manufacturer: Center Point Large Print
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ASIN: 1585472840

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Margaret Coel's mysteries, set on the Wind River Reservation, have been acclaimed by Tony Hillerman, who called her "a master." Now she presents her newest and most engrossing tale.

James Sherwood, aka "Orlando," has resurrected the old Shadow Dance religion, having his followers dance for days at a time for the promise of an Indian paradise. For Orlando and his followers, nothing must delay the coming of the New World-not even the investigation of Ben Holden's death. Arapaho attorney Vicky Holden and her friend, Father John O'Malley, believe that Orlando has more to do with it than he lets on. But to get the proof they need, they will have to learn his dance.

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Interesting Addition to Series.......2004-09-11

I really enjoy this series of books set on the Wind River Reservation. When I first started this one, though, I was a little disappointed because it sounded like it was just rehashing all the same plot points from previous books - Father John and Vicky pining for each other, Ben Holden demanding that Vicky return to their marriage, a new assistant for Father John, and his superior's threatening Father John with the closing of the mission.

However, as soon as the stage was set with these events, things irrevocably changed. I found this mystery very intriguing and am anxious to see where the author takes things from here.

Multi-layered plot.......2004-01-06

This is one of the best books in an excellent series. Margaret Coel spins a multi-layered plot which begins when Arapaho attorney Vicky Holden returns to her home at the Wind River Reservation after going to Denver to try to sort out her relationship with the reservation's priest, Father John. Her ex-husband, Ben, talks her into meeting him for lunch but their conversation ends in a bitter argument. When Ben is found dead, Vicky becomes a major suspect. Meanwhile Father John is dealing with the disappearance of a young Indian named Dean Little Horse and an Indian cult whose shadow dancers are twisting some of the early Arapaho religious practices. Added to this, Vicky is working on water rights for the Indians and Father John is battling his superiors who want to close the mission where he is the priest. Mix these elements together and you have an enjoyable reading experience with well-drawn characters and the beautiful Wyoming reservation as a background.

I love reading about the Wind River Reservation.......2003-09-15

Margaret Coel has a rich sense of place and describes the Arapaho/Shoshone reservation so well you can imagine you've been there many times -- and it is for this and her description of reservation life that I read her books so eagerly.

This was a pretty good mystery, involving Jesuit priest/detective John O'Malley and his Arapaho lawyer friend Vicki Holden. Vicki's ex-husband is found shot to death, and since they had just had a very public fight in a restaurant (and they are well known to have had a very difficult marriage), she is the obvious suspect. Even her own children suspect her. She must find the real killer or killers to avoid getting charged (and probably convicted) of this murder. Her only lead is a fight her ex told her about at dinner -- with two Lakota Indians who had been working for him. She must find them and discover what the fight was about, since they are obvious suspects. She believes they are hiding out at a ranch that holds an apocalyptic cult, but the cult is very secretive and locating these two men proves difficult and dangerous. John O'Malley gets involved, trying to keep Vicki from harm. He is also looking for someone -- an Arapaho man who has disappeared. Of course there is a connection between the death of ex-husband Ben Holden and the disappearance of this other man, but that connection is only uncovered late in the story.

My only complaint -- and I think Coel is figuring out this can't continue -- is the pointlessness of Vicki and John pining quietly for each other, knowing that nothing but a friendship can result. The "romance" between the two is an annoyance. I keep wanting to tell VIcki to find someone who is actually available (unlike this priest). This book suggests that Coel may be moving in that direction.

absorbing and interesting mystery.......2002-09-08

It has been four months since lawyer Vicky Holden left her high-powered job in a high profile legal firm to return home to the Wind River Reservation. She finally agrees to face her abusive ex-husband Ben at a local restaurant but they aren't together a few minutes before he loses his temper, makes a scene, and walks out.

A mortified Vicky departs from her public humiliation not long after the incident occurred only to later learn that Ben was murdered. The local FBI agent knows that Vicki had motive and opportunity, but no alibi. The gun is wiped clear of finger points except for a clear one that belongs to Vicki. Unless Vickie can find the real killer, she will be indicted for premeditated murder.

Margaret Coel has written an absorbing and interesting mystery that gives readers a glimpse into the modern day west. The protagonist is a feisty determined woman and her friend catholic priest Father O' Malley is her mirror image. Together this unlikely pair gets in and out of trouble so many times it feels as if they are stars in a Wild West epic.

Harriet Klausner

A unique mystery.......2002-08-30

There are many mystery series out today that feature crime-solvers ranging from cooks to cats. Most are good, light reading with interesting twists and turns.
But if you are interested in a more serious and unique line of mysteries, look to Margaret Coel's Arapahoe series. Set on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, Coel's cast of characters include Jesuit priest Father John O'Malley and his friend Vicky Holden, who is an Arapahoe attorney from Denver. These two always manage to stumble upon unusual circumstances that need following up on, including murders, disappearances and mayhem.
Her latest book, "The Shadow Dancer," is the seventh in this group, and this time a charismatic leader of the Ghost Dancers is wreaking havoc on the reservation, with people near and dear to Father John and Vicky turning up missing and dead.
Dean Little Horse, a young Arapahoe with a talent for computers, is missing, and his elderly aunts have summoned Father John for help in finding him. During his inquiries about Dean, Father John discovers a man called Orlando has proclaimed himself the prophet of the Ghost Dancers, a religion promising a new world to come that swept the plains during the 1880's. Orlando is stirring up the residents of the reservation with his new group, known as the Shadow Dancers. Is this group responsible for Dean's disappearance?
Meanwhile, Vicky Holden is having troubles of her own. Her despised ex-husband has been murdered, and Vicky quickly becomes the prime suspect. She turns to Father John to help her find her husband's murderers, and it's during their search that they find evidence that the Shadow Dancers might have had a hand in this crime as well.
Coel is adept at weaving her stories with a flair for suspense that keeps her readers intrigued and enthralled. You can start at the beginning of her series or jump in with the latest, and experience a satisfying read either way. Her research into the subject matter is extensive, and she presents the historical background in her stories in a way that lends much to the tale at hand.
So if you're into mysteries and are looking for a change of pace, give Margaret Coel's Wind River Reservation series a try. You'll find them unique and original.

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Wind Dancer's flute
Francis Eugene Wood
Manufacturer: Published by Tip-of-the-Moon Pub. Co
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Red Thunder Dancers happy to stay home for awhile.: An article from: Wind Speaker

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Red Thunder Dancers happy to stay home for awhile.: An article from: Wind Speaker
Debbie Faulkner
Manufacturer: Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00096RA5S
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Wind Speaker, published by Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) on June 1, 1996. The length of the article is 449 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Red Thunder Dancers happy to stay home for awhile.
Author: Debbie Faulkner
Publication: Wind Speaker (Newsletter)
Date: June 1, 1996
Publisher: Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA)
Volume: 14 Issue: 2 Page: 7(sup)

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Apache Legends: Songs of the Wind Dancer

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Apache Legends: Songs of the Wind Dancer
Lou Cuevas
Manufacturer: Naturegraph Publishers
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Lou Cuevas was taught the legends of his ancestors by his full-blooded Apache grandfather. His vivid narratives capture the imagination and transport the reader into the world of the ancient American southwest. Besides enjoyable, each tale imparts a moral truth.

Hard work garners hoop dancer first place. (Achievement).(Biography): An article from: Wind Speaker

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Hard work garners hoop dancer first place. (Achievement).(Biography): An article from: Wind Speaker
Yvonne Irene Gladue
Manufacturer: Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA)
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0009FWJ8M
Release Date: 2005-07-31

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This digital document is an article from Wind Speaker, published by Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) on March 1, 2003. The length of the article is 936 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Hard work garners hoop dancer first place. (Achievement).(Biography)
Author: Yvonne Irene Gladue
Publication: Wind Speaker (Newsletter)
Date: March 1, 2003
Publisher: Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA)
Volume: 20 Issue: 11 Page: 26(1)

Article Type: Biography

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Wind Dancers
Darlene McKeen , and Sandra Farris
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The Little Time Machine The year is 1916, Ida Owens boards a train for the first time in her sixteen years. It will take her to an adventure that will forever change her life. New Beginnings Morgan Shelton faces the failures of past hopes and dreams when a divorce sends her home again. Angel s Kiss Sierra Martin is torn between her love for Matt and giving up her life s dream. An almost deadly accident forces her to make a decision. Change of Heart Tory Holland s brother is murdered because of something in his possession. Now, those assassins believe Tory has the unknown object. Would Detective Colt Adams be able to save her from the same fate? Wind Dancers A skydiving accident leaves Katy Brannigan with amnesia and lost in the forest with Stone Michaels. Was it really an accident and was Stone a friend or foe? A variety of thoughts and feelings are expressed through poetry in 9-11, Proud Heritage, Rain Forest (national pride); Who s the Child, Christmastime, Angels on Earth, The Best Mother (family and home); Road Rage, Men, Chocolate, Dreams, A Fleeting Thought, Masculine Gender (frustration); Time and Memories, The Time Machine, Old Movies (nostalgia); I Am Yours (religion) and Skiing (just plain fun).

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