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Jackpot Blood: A Nick Herald Genealogical Mystery Paperback – March 4, 2004

by Jimmy Fox (Author)

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JACKPOT BLOODProfessional genealogist Nick Herald must rescue aLouisiana Indian tribe's future from a deadly past! Unsettling things start to happen in rural central Louisiana when the small tribe of nearly assimilated Katogoula Indians unexpectedly receives federal recognition. Spirits long ignored seem to haunt the pine forest; outsiders on the make pour into the isolated community; tribal unity unravels; and someone-or something-is murdering tribe members.Into this crisis comes Nick Herald, sleuth and professional genealogist from New Orleans. The tribe has hired him to help establish guidelines for future membership. Nick lands in the middle of a free-for-all involving other Louisiana tribes, crooked politicians, a powerful local family, mercenary gambling syndicates, and ruthless drug runners.The expectation of huge casino profits brings out the worst in everyone. But Nick believes the real trouble lies deeper. He scours family and tribal histories for the motivation behind the murders. Assisting him is an amateur ethnographer, a gorgeous woman Nick falls for even as he questions her role in the deadly drama.Nick realizes that his Katogoula friends and their storied ancestry face extinction, just as their dream of rebirth seems closer than ever. He confronts an age-old fury that stalks the Katogoula Indians and threatens their very survival-and his!Also by Jimmy FoxDeadly PedigreeLineages and Lies

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388 pages
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English
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iUniverse
Publication date

March 4, 2004
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6 x 0.97 x 9 inches
ISBN-10

0595308864
ISBN-13

978-0595308866
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About the Author

Louisiana is Jimmy Fox?s home. When he?s not creating fictional genealogy, Fox enjoys sorting fact from fiction in his own family history. He?s a proud member of the Mystery Writers of America. Deadly Pedigree was first in Fox?s award-winning mystery series; Lineages and Lies followed in 2002. Author?s website: www.jimmyfox.com.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ iUniverse (March 4, 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 388 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0595308864
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0595308866
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.97 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #17,481,918 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #240,109 in Suspense Thrillers
- #264,617 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction
- #405,316 in Historical Fiction (Books)

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Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2021

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Started out slow but then I couldn’t put it down. It captured the emotions of another time and people. Very haunting and I for sure want more.

I myself do genealogy but not like Nick …

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A thoroughly enjoyable mystery

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2020

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Once again, I have been rewarded with a fascinating genealogical mystery by Jimmy Fox. The intricate Indian information, as well as the various criminal elements make this a great read!

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2014

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I admit this book was not my favorite Nick Herald book. Nevertheless, it was still a rousing tale and definitely worth reading. The book dealt more with the Native American tribes in Louisiana than with our hero, Nick or his wonderful assistant Hawty. They seemed to take a back seat to the unfolding mystery instead of being in the driver's seat. Still always a pleasure to follow Nick Herald and his friends. Hope there will be more books to follow!

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Sharon K. Davis

Need to start with the first book

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018

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You need to start with the first book and read them in order they were writen.

An Excellent book!

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015

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It is so obvious that the author (Fox) really knows genealogy and the processes involved as well as the history and practice of the tribal/federal recognition process, tribal gaming and the tribal-federal/state government relationship(s). Fox expertly intertwined these historical facts/processes within the storyline to create a plot that holds you glued to the pages to the very end. You will find yourself invested not only in Nick Herald as a fallible human being yet expert genealogist, trying to uncover the reason for the murders, but, you will become invested in the people of this community and their history and how that history comes forward to affect their contemporary lives and relationships. An Excellent book!

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Not much genealogy

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2017

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The story of Louisiana tribes was interesting but I was disappointed that there really wasn't much genealogical research I could relate to.

A Louisiana History

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2015

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When the Katagoula Tribe of Indians of Louisiana decide to open a casino, they decide to hire a genealogist to check the lineage of the tribe members. Of course they hire Nick Herald, and another exciting adventure begins.

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Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2015

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A real page turner. Exciting mystery whether you're interested in genealogy or not.

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B. Harris

A good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2016

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Not as good as the American Ground but an excellent plot and believable characters.

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Darklldo

I hate reviewing books that I couldn't finish BUT this is ...

Reviewed in Australia on November 10, 2014

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I hate reviewing books that I couldn't finish BUT this is a real let down from an author I have enjoyed in the past. Nick the hero hardly gets a look in and the amount of needless description is endless. I well known author once said to me, let the characters tell the story. In this case they barely get a look in either.
I got half way through the book before I felt I was wasting my time and closed it.
Never ever let description ruin a good story, half of what is written here is not relevant to what should be an exciting genealogical chase.
Not my idea of Jimmy Fox's best at all :(

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