Sacred Ground - Softcover

Lackey, Mercedes

3.88

2,725 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0765393484 ISBN 13: 9780765393487

Publisher: Tor Books, 2017

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From the New York Times bestselling author Mercedes Lackey comes contemporary fantasy Sacred Ground--now back in print!

Jennifer Talldeer is Osage and Cherokee, granddaughter of a powerful Medicine Man. She walks a difficult path: contrary to tribal custom, she is learning a warrior's magics. A freelance private investigator, Jennifer tracks down stolen Native American artifacts.

The construction of a new shopping mall uncovers fragments of human bone, revealing possible desecration of an ancient burial ground. Meanwhile, the sabotage of construction equipment at the site implicates many activists--particularly Jennifer's old flame, who is more attractive and dangerous than ever. Worst of all, the grave of Jennifer's legendary Medicine Man ancestor has been destroyed, his tools of power scattered, and a great evil freed to walk the land.

Jennifer must make peace with the many factions and solve the mystery of her ancestor's grave before the world falls into oblivion.

"Skillfully weaving a tale of fantasy, mystery, and Native American folklore, Lackey has written a unique novel sure to appeal to YAs."--School Library Journal

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Review:

"Page-turning and spine-tingling."--"Booklist
"An impressive novel. A gripping adventure, merging reality with the supernatural plane."--Piers Anthony
"Lackey's a great storyteller. where this book excels is in its heroine. Lacker makes you want to know her--a significant characteristic in the success of female PIs like Kinsey Milhorne, V.I. Warshawski, and Kat Colorado. A very enjoyable thriller on several levels."--"Locus
"Page-turning and spine-tingling."--"Booklist"
"An impressive novel. A gripping adventure, merging reality with the supernatural plane."--Piers Anthony
"Lackey's a great storyteller. where this book excels is in its heroine. Lacker makes you want to know her--a significant characteristic in the success of female PIs like Kinsey Milhorne, V.I. Warshawski, and Kat Colorado. A very enjoyable thriller on several levels."--"Locus"
"Page-turning and spine-tingling."--"Booklist"

"An impressive novel. A gripping adventure, merging reality with the supernatural plane."--Piers Anthony

"Lackey's a great storyteller. where this book excels is in its heroine. Lacker makes you want to know her--a significant characteristic in the success of female PIs like Kinsey Milhorne, V.I. Warshawski, and Kat Colorado. A very enjoyable thriller on several levels."--"Locus"

From the Back Cover:

Alone against the forces of darkness . . .

Jennifer Talldeer is Osage and Cherokee, grand-daughter of a powerful medicine man. She walks a difficult path: contrary to tribal wisdom, grandfather Mooncrow teaches Jennifer more than usual shaman’s skills, but also a warrior’s magics.

As Kestral Hunts-Alone – apprentice shaman in the spirit world – and Jennifer Talldeer – young, female private investigator – she must use all her skills, both magical and professional, to solve a mysterious and potentially terrifying situation.

Fragments of human bone and Native Indian artifacts are discovered on the site of a new shopping mall, where there have been a number of strange and violent occurences.

The mall site is not the only desecration claiming Jennifer’s attention: for the grace of her great ancestor, the medicine man Watches-Over-The-Land, has been destroyed, and a great evil freed to walk the land.

Jennifer must stand against the darkness. If she wavers even for an instant, she will be annihilated – and the world will fall into oblivion.

“A gripping adventure”
PIERS ANTHONY

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