I’ve been reading the books in order and the quality had dropped off considerably over the past 3. Dance of the Bones is the worst yet and the last I will purchase.

This fifth installment in the Walker Family series weaves the action story through a narrative of family, love, redemption and hope. Although J. P. Beaumont appears, his role is small—but in keeping with the book’s overall themes as he struggles with the endings and new beginnings in his own life. If you enjoy a well-written story and the author’s well-researched, respectful treatment of Native American culture, you will like this book. If you are a fan of the Walker Family series, this is a welcome return to beloved characters.

Having read several J.A. Jance books, I expected much more. I made it through most of Chapter 5 before giving up. If the author wants to write this genre of book, she should read a few Tony Hillerman novels to learn how.

Stopped at chapter 5. Too many names and characters to try to keep track of. No real story to get into even by chapter 5.

This book is just awful. It jumps back in time as every chapter begins. To a long boring list of Indian characters that have nothing to do with the story. I couldn't get past the fourth chapter. The story drags on and on with useless background on every imaginable Indian myth.

I could not finish this book. I have read all of Jance's books, but this one sucked so bad.

Presented as a new J P Beaumont book but the Beaumont character is incidental. So while I enjoyed a reasonably good story I felt short changed.