"A fascinating, deeply mysterious read. I loved it."--Jayne Ann Krentz The high desert of New Mexico becomes the backdrop for this debut novel of ancient rituals, restless spirits, a desperate female Fed, and a crime that could destroy an entire culture. Bureau of Land Management Agent Jamaica Wild has witnessed the death of a Tanoah Pueblo man trampled to death by stampeding buffalo. The tribe has declared the incident a suicide, the FBI concurs, and the body is hurried to ceremony before the sun can go down on his spirit. But Agent Wild suspects foul play. Haunted by the memory of the welts on the man's body and the strange ecstasy in his eyes, she pursues her own investigation, which leads her into a labyrinth of clandestine Pueblo religious rites, peyote cults, and Hispanic and Tiwa witchcraft. When the tribal government and the local paper make allegations that Jamaica caused the stampede, she soon finds herself banned from the Pueblo and suspended from her job. Ultimately, Jamaica will discover that the answer to the mystery is contained in another secret, perhaps the greatest secret regarding Tanoah Pueblo--one that threatens its future and its past. Sandi Ault, a former journalist and newspaper editor, has taught writing for many years. A Fire Information Officer on local and national wildfires, Sandi lives in Lyons, Colorado, with her husband, cat, and wolf, Tiwa. Laural Merlington has recorded over 100 audiobooks, including many by Fern Michaels, and is the recipient of several AudioFileEarphones Awards. In addition to extensive theater and voiceover work, Laural teaches college in her home state of Michigan. Excerpted from Wild Indigo by Sandi Ault All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.