Just as Sheriff Zeb Hanks prepares to embark on a new chapter of his life with his upcoming marriage to Echo Skysong, the apache Knowledge Keeper, chaos descends upon the peaceful community. A relentless crime wave grips the county, leaving Zeb questioning whether he’s the target of a calculated vendetta or merely caught in the crossfire. As the stakes escalate, Zeb finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue where nothing is as it seems. Echo faces her own trials as she becomes a target in the escalating turmoil.
With time running out and the election looming, Zeb must navigate a landscape full of danger. Drawing upon the ancient wisdom of Native mysticism and confronting the specter of political and military manipulation, Zeb races against the clock to unravel the truth before it’s too late. From the depths of Graham County to the heights of intrigue, this tale weaves a captivating narrative of suspense and resilience, where the bonds of community and the courage of one man are put to the ultimate test.
NATIVE TROUBLE is the gripping ninth installment in the ZEB HANKS mystery series. $0.99 on Kindle.