Crying Blood: An Alafair Tucker Mystery (Alafair Tucker Mysteries Book 5)

"Casey depicts family ties that uplift and support and family ties broken by anger in a poignant, lyrical, authentic novel of early day Oklahoma." —CAROLYN HART, New York Times bestselling author In the autumn of 1915, Shaw Tucker, his brother James, and their sons go hunting. Instead of a quail, Shaw's dog, Buttercup, flushes an old boot...containing the bones of a foot. Buttercup then leads the men to a shallow grave and a skeleton with a bullet hole in the skull. That night, Shaw awakens to see a pair of moccasin-clad legs brushing by his tent flap. He chases the intruder, but he has disappeared. His concern is justified when he realizes that someone—or something—has followed him home. Dread turns to relief when he captures a young Creek Indian boy called Crying Blood. Shaw ties the boy up in the barn, but during the few minutes he is left alone, someone thrusts a spear through Crying Blood's heart. The local law is on the killer's trail, but Shaw Tucker has a hunch... Only Shaw's wife Alafair might be able to forestall his dangerous plan. So Shaw sends her on a wild goose chase so he can confront the killer...

In the autumn of 1915, Shaw Tucker, his brother James, and their sons, go on a hunting trip to the derelict farm his stepfather had bought years before.

 

Instead of a quail, Shaw’s dog, Buttercup, retrieves an old boot with the bones of a foot inside. Buttercup then leads the men to a shallow grave and a skeleton with a bullet hole in the skull.

That night, Shaw awakens to see a pair of moccasin-clad legs strolling by his tent flap. He chases the intruder, who has disappeared so completely that Shaw wonders if he imagined it.  Had he also imagined the ghostly voice that called his name?

 

After he returns home, Shaw can’t shake the memory of the disembodied legs and the ghostly voice. His concern is justified when he realizes that someone - or something - has followed him home.

 

His dread turns to relief when he captures a young Creek Indian boy who says he is Crying Blood.  The boy had followed Shaw, hoping to find a white haired man who killed his brother.  

Shaw ties the boy up in the barn, but during the few minutes he is left alone, someone thrusts a spear through Crying Blood’s heart.

 

Who murdered a boy right under Shaw’s nose?  The law is on the killer’s trail, but Shaw Tucker has a hunch about the identity of the white-haired man who called his name.  

Only Shaw’s wife, Alafair, might be able to forestall his dangerous plan. So when the opportunity arises, Shaw sends her on a wild goose chase.  As soon as she is out of the way, he sets out to confront the killer. 

in The Autumn Of 1915, Shaw Tucker, His Brother James, And Their Sons, Go On A Hunting Trip To The Derelict Farm His Stepfather Had Bought Years Before.

 

instead Of A Quail, Shaw’s Dog, Buttercup, Retrieves An Old Boot With The Bones Of A Foot Inside. Buttercup Then Leads The Men To A Shallow Grave And A Skeleton With A Bullet Hole In The Skull.

that Night, Shaw Awakens To See A Pair Of Moccasin-clad Legs Strolling By His Tent Flap. He Chases The Intruder, Who Has Disappeared So Completely That Shaw Wonders If He Imagined It.  Had He Also Imagined The Ghostly Voice That Called His Name?

 

after He Returns Home, Shaw Can’t Shake The Memory Of The Disembodied Legs And The Ghostly Voice. His Concern Is Justified When He Realizes That Someone - Or Something - Has Followed Him Home.

 

his Dread Turns To Relief When He Captures A Young Creek Indian Boy Who Says He Is Crying Blood.  The Boy Had Followed Shaw, Hoping To Find A White Haired Man Who Killed His Brother.  

shaw Ties The Boy Up In The Barn, But During The Few Minutes He Is Left Alone, Someone Thrusts A Spear Through Crying Blood’s Heart.

 

who Murdered A Boy Right Under Shaw’s Nose?  The Law Is On The Killer’s Trail, But Shaw Tucker Has A Hunch About The Identity Of The White-haired Man Who Called His Name.  

only Shaw’s Wife, Alafair, Might Be Able To Forestall His Dangerous Plan. So When The Opportunity Arises, Shaw Sends Her On A Wild Goose Chase.  As Soon As She Is Out Of The Way, He Sets Out To Confront The Killer. 

In the autumn of 1915, Shaw Tucker, his brother James, and their sons, go on a hunting trip to the derelict farm his stepfather had bought years before. Instead of a quail, Shaws dog, Buttercup, retrieves an old boot with the bones of a foot inside. Buttercup then leads the men to a shallow grave and a skeleton with a bullet hole in the skull. That night, Shaw awakens to see a pair of moccasin-clad legs strolling by his tent flap. He chases the intruder, who has disappeared so completely that Shaw wonders if he imagined it. Had he also imagined the ghostly voice that called his name? After he returns home, Shaw cant shake the memory of the disembodied legs and the ghostly voice. His concern is justified when he realizes that someone, or something, has followed him home. His dread turns to relief when he captures a young Creek Indian boy who says he is Crying Blood. The boy had followed Shaw, hoping to find a white haired man who killed his brother. Shaw ties the boy up in the barn, but during the few minutes he is left alone, someone thrusts a spear through Crying Blood s heart. Who murdered a boy right under Shaws nose? The law is on the killers trail, but Shaw Tucker has a hunch about the identity of the white-haired man who called his name. Only Shaws wife, Alafair, might be able to forestall his dangerous plan. So when the opportunity arises, Shaw sends her on a wild goose chase. As soon as she is out of the way, he sets out to confront the killer "In the autumn of 1915, Shaw Tucker, his brother James, and their sons go hunting. Instead of a quail, Shaw's dog, Buttercup, flushes an old boot ... containing the bones of a foot. Buttercup then leads the men to a shallow grave and a skeleton with a bullet hole in the skull. That night, Shaw awakens to see a pair of moccasin-clad legs brushing by his tent flap. He chases the intruder, but he has disappeared. His concern is justified when he realizes that someone--or something--has followed him home. Dread turns to relief when he captures a young Creek Indian boy called Crying Blood. Shaw ties the boy up in the barn, but during the few minutes he is left alone, someone thrusts a spear through Crying Blood's heart. The local law is on the killer's trail, but Shaw has a hunch ... Only Shaw's wife Alafair might be able to forestall his dangerous plan. So Shaw sends her on a while goose chase so he can confront the killer ..."--Page 4 of cover In the autumn of 1915, Shaw Tucker, his brother James, and their sons go hunting. Instead of a quail, Shaw's dog, Buttercup, flushes an old boot...containing the bones of a foot. Buttercup then leads the men to a shallow grave and a skeleton with a bullet hole in the skull. That night, Shaw awakens to see a pair of moccasin-clad legs brushing by his tent flap. He chases the intruder, but he has disappeared. His concern is justified when he realizes that someone - or something - has followed him home. Dread turns to relief when he captures a young Creek Indian boy called Crying Blood. Shaw ties the boy up in the barn, but during the few minutes he is left alone, someone thrusts a spear through Crying Blood's heart. The local law is on the killer's trail, but Shaw Tucker has a hunch... Only Shaw's wife Alafair might be able to forestall his dangerous plan. So Shaw sends her on a wild goose chase so he can confront the killer.. A movie producer hurtles to his death from the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, an apparent suicide that shocks the film community and puts a two hundred million dollar production in jeopardy. His colleague, Grace, doesn't believe it was suicide and turns to private detective Cape Weathers to find the truth. To solve the case, Cape and his friend Sally--an assassin raised by the Triads--take on the Russian mob, a major movie studio, and a recalcitrant police department by enlisting the help of rogue cops, computer hackers, and an investigative journalist who just doesn't give a damn. But with a sniper on their trail, the challenge will be staying alive long enough to find out the truth He will take seventeen to the match - how many will he bring back? In Cibola football is a matter of life and death. Sir Tristram must reunite his Blood City teammates - Knights, Pirates and Westerners - to win the prestigious Seskie tournament against their oldest rivals. Behind the match is a bigger power play, a king's mission to bring down his greatest rival by persuasion, trickery or force. Needing a squad of soldiers as well as footballers, Sir Tristram must also find a place on tour and in his heart for the teenage child he has not addressed by name since infancy... On a hunting trip to an abandoned family farm, Shaw Tucker is haunted by his discovery of a shallow grave with a skeleton, a ghostly voice calling his name, and a young Creek Indian boy who is searching for the man who killed his brother