Blood of the Tribe [Hardcover]

David S. Brody (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2003

The chance discovery of an ancient Indian chief's grave paves the way for the Mashpee Indian tribe to lay claim to $2 billion worth of prime Cape Cod real estate. Unfortunately for both the townspeople and the tribe members, the gravesite was discovered by Rex Griffin, a con artist intent on parlaying his find into a multi-million dollar payoff. When Griffin is run down and left to die in a ditch, he continues to act as a puppeteer from the grave, forcing both sides into a feud and a high-stakes legal battle that cannot end until the mystery of who murdered him is solved. On the surface, Blood of the Tribe is a fast-paced thriller--rich characters, a compelling mystery, a surprise ending. On a deeper level, the story shines a light on the increasingly prevalent legal battles being carried on between Native American tribes and the state and federal governments.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Blood of the Tribe is a fast-paced, plot-driven mystery, and a trenchant exploration of current land rights issues. -- Middlesex Beat, July 1, 2003

With plenty of plot twists and action, this book will keep you up even after you've put it down. --Hallie Ephron (G.H. Ephron), author of Delusion, May 25, 2003

About the Author

David S. Brody is a 1984 graduate of Tufts University and a 1987 graduate of Georgetown Law School, he currently serves as a Director of the New England Antiquities Research Association (NEARA). He is a native of Laconia, N.H. and resides in Westford, Massachusetts with his wife, novelist Kimberly Scott, and their two daughters

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Martin and Lawrence Press; First Edition edition (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972168710
• ISBN-13: 978-0972168717
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,026,981 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Smashing Follow-Up To A Superb Debut, August 17, 2003

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hikeeba_com (Tallahassee, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blood of the Tribe (Hardcover)

Anyone who read UNLAWFUL DEEDS know that Brody can write circles around many of the "household names" weighing down the bookshelves at the superstores. His second novel, BLOOD OF THE TRIBE, proves that his first critically acclaimed novel was no fluke. Brody has the specialised knowledge, talent, and insight to power many mysteries and thrillers to come.

Fans of UNLAWFUL DEEDS will be happy to see many of the characters that made the novel so memorable return in his new work. BLOOD OF THE TRIBE works just fine as a stand-alone, but is greatly enriched by a reading of the first novel. Give it a try!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting legal thriller & murder mystery!, December 19, 2003

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Spencer Richman (Shaker Heights, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blood of the Tribe (Hardcover)

I loved this book. It's rare to find a well written book which captivates your interest with its plot, while still maintaining rich, well developed characters. The crux of the story is a legal land dispute dating back to the time of the American Indians and colonial settlers - a dispute now worth billions of dollars! But rather than dazzle you with fast paced courtroom tactics, this book brings characters filled with personal histories and relationships that reel you into their world. The legal battle is fascinating in its own right. But in this case, the author almost uses the legal challenge as a backdrop on which to paint characters with interwoven sub-plots of their own. And to spice things up and really get your emotions involved, he works into the plot a murder - and one of the most evil antagonists that you could imagine. I was really fascinated with this "bad guy", because although he was undeniably evil, he was also so well developed that at times I almost felt sorry for him. He has such a painful history that you can almost understand why he is so "bad". Almost, but not quite. All in all, it's a great read!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!, July 29, 2004

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Marcia C. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blood of the Tribe (Hardcover)

Blood of the Tribe is a fast paced, smart thriller. The characters were so well developed! I don't think I've ever felt so much anger and disgust toward a villan. The plot was very intiguing and gave great insight into and interesting battle the Indians continue to fight. I would definitely recommend it.