Father John is called to say last rites at a scene where a young woman discovered a hand protruding from the ground. Vicki, struggling to gain enough clients to stay afloat now that she's back in Lander, receives an offer to assist the Lakota lawyer handling contracts for the Arapaho casino. A discrepancy in the mission's bank funds causes Father John and Father George to investigate. The story lines intertwine as it becomes clear casino loan sharks are making it hard on locals and that the tribe isn't getting all the money it should be. This is better than many in the series, and I like the fact that Vicki appears to be moving on in her relationships with other men and realizing Father John will remain true to his calling for the foreseeable future. I listened to the audiobook read by Stephanie Brush. ( )

I enjoyed this 9th book in Coel's Wind River series. I've read them all in order. Plot involves corrupt bad guys running an Indian casino and the impact of gambling on the humans at the reservation. I liked the way that Father John's spiritual and counselor role intertwines with Vicki's legal one. Definitely one of the better books in this series. ( )

Unique relationship but a good series ( )

The Great Plains Casino on the Wind River reservation brings both money into the tribe but also corruption. Father John and attorney Vickie Holden try find both the reasons and the persons responsible to two murders. Another well written book in the Wind River series. ( )

Definitely one of the better books in this series. I like the way that the relationship between Vicky Holden and Father John is heading. ( )