When a former police officer is murdered, Navajo Special Investigator Ella Clah will do anything to bring his killer to justice in Aimee and David Thurlo's Ghost Medicine Former Navajo Police officer Harry Ute's body is found in an isolated part of the Navajo Reservation, rumored to be skinwalker country. This makes Navajo Police Special Investigator Ella Clah's job much harder―no one wants to speak to her for fear of incurring the wrath of the Navajo witches. Harry's latest P.I. case involves tracking down property stolen from the county. This leads Ella to work with county Detective Dan Nez. Ella doesn't trust Nez but can't deny her growing attraction to him. The murder and thefts turn out to be the tip of an iceberg. Previously unknown Navajo artifacts are being offered for sale, indicating a hidden dig somewhere on the Reservation. As danger mounts, Ella worries that her latest case might also become her last. “The skinwalker angle is especially creepy here, with vivid descriptions of the way they leave their calling card of body mutilation. The Thurlos mix in a great deal of knowledge about trafficking in Native American antiquities with a well-constructed investigation steered by a believable and admirable heroine.” ― Booklist on Ghost Medicine “Does anybody understand the Navajo better than the Thurlos? Their keen understanding and attention to detail makes Black Thunder a first-rate mystery.” ― RT Book Reviews on Black Thunder “An excellent, page-turning, and suspenseful read.” ― Mysteries Galore on Black Thunder “The Thurlos have done their research thoroughly and their portrayal of the Diné, their culture, and the arid landscape surrounding them is right on. What really brings the story to life are the characters, who are finely drawn and represent the spectrum of beliefs on the reservation. The mystery is complex, the tension high….” ― Mystery Scene on Never-ending-snake “Exciting…The authors smoothly blend personal and professional concerns, as the Navajo police sort through a tangle of lies and loyalties while respecting the values of traditionalists and adapting to modern intrusions.” ― Publishers Weekly on Earthway “A first-rate thriller. If you are a mystery buff, you will enjoy this story, with colorful characters and that backdrop of the American Southwest.” ― Shelf Life on Earthway “Aimée and David Thurlo have a robust regional series going with Ella Clah, a Navajo Tribal Police officer whose investigations usually involve a standoff between tribal tradition and modern ways.” ― The New York Times Book Review Aimée Thurlo is co-author of the Ella Clah series, the Lee Nez series of Navajo vampire mysteries, and the Sister Agatha novels. Her other works, co-written with her husband, David , include Plant Them Deep , a novel featuring Rose Destea, the mother of Ella Clah, and The Spirit Line , a young adult novel. Aimée, a native of Cuba, lived in the US for many years. She died in 2014. David Thurlo , is co-author of the Ella Clah series, the Lee Nez series of Navajo vampire mysteries, and the Sister Agatha novels. His other works, co-written with his wife Aimée, include Plant Them Deep , a novel featuring Rose Destea, the mother of Ella Clah, and The Spirit Line , a young adult novel. David was raised on the Navajo Reservation and taught school there until his recent retirement. He lives in Corrales, New Mexico, and often makes appearances at area bookstores. ONE "Change is in the air, partner." Ella Clah, Special Investigator for the Navajo Tribal Police, gazed at the steep, pastel layered walls of the sandstone mesa north of the valley. She and her partner were 10-7, out of service, having lunch, and she was staring out the window of the Totah Café, her favorite restaurant. Even the land itself changed. New arroyos appeared, and old ones faded away under clouds of dust and sand, leaving fans of washed-out gravel, and sometimes even petrified shark teeth from an ancient sea. "Every time we get a new politician out to make his bones, it’s the same thing," Justine said. "The department gets screwed. From what I’ve heard, Safety Director Bidtah plans to get rid of nonessential officers and what his speechwriters called the ‘deadwood.’ Rumor has it that includes Police Chief Atcitty." "Bidtah is all flash and dash. He’s racing up the ladder, walking over anyone who gets in the way. Nothing good ever comes from that kind of ambition," Ella said. "I understand he plans to cut costs by closing down our special investigations unit, and reducing the number of detectives at our station." "Big Ed was responsible for creating our unit, so by phasing us out, he takes away one of Big Ed’s most successful operations." Ella took a bite of her red chile enchilada. The wonderful spicy taste improved her mood instantly. "If Bidtah wants to disband something, I wish he’d cut those mandatory departmental training workshops," Justine said. "They’re essentially useless. The la