I liked Tony Hillerman's earlier books and thought I'd try something with a similar theme by James D. Doss. The characters here didn't come across as likable as Hillerman's, the atmosphere isn't as good, and this plot seemed kind of fragmented. Several of the key story elements were way outside the bounds of credibility, such as the explanation for the decapitation of one of the victims and his fang like punctures. The very end of the book (after the mystery has been solved) is equally unbelievable. OK to read on a plane.