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fadedrose

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17. THE SHAMAN'S GAME (1998) by James D. Doss

Sat Jan 26, 2013, 12:57 AM

Jan 2013

4th the Charlie Moon Series (17 in all).

My least favorite of the series - it's about Sun Dancers and it makes me feel sad for some reason. I read Tony Hillerman's books and he did several with a Sun Dancers subject. It's an ancient ceremony where, if they complete the dance, they may see the spirit and become empowered. It takes days and most don't finish. Young Indians don't hold with it, but the old believe in its power.

Been reading a lot of books, mostly good to fair, and it's so good to be back in a Doss book again, even if it's my least favorite. It still has humor, scary stuff, and much I never knew both mythical and actual blended beautifully, and the characters are like family to me.

http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/D_Authors/Doss_James.html

Book 6/2013

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