Several Native Americans have suffered the same fate.

It doesn't take long before Nicky becomes involved in what appears to be a suicide on the railroad tracks. She, as a non-Indian, has been shown a sacred sign. Nicky takes her two fellow officers, Savannah Analla and Ryan Bernal, into her confidence. The Fire-Sky tribe, in particular, do all that they can to preserve their tribe and its members. Life on the reservation in New Mexico is filled with customs and tales honoring those who came before. She draws in a quick breath and leaps to the doorway. From the corner of her eye she sees the reflection of an ancient woman in the glass staring back at her. The lateness of the hour seems to have played tricks on her vision. Sergeant Nicky Matthews feels a certain presence as she wraps up her investigation in a convenience store robbery. 'I believe that there is more to this world than our minds recognize.' There was an odd catch to his voice, a hint of uncertainty. Martin’s Press for an advance copy of this book. I am hoping this is the start of a new series. To be honest, I found it better than a lot of the Tony Hillerman books. This is a well thought out book, with a strong dose each of science, myth and history. Loved the ending, even if it was unbelievable, and how it all came together. There’s a serial killer on the loose not to mention a possible conspiracy. The plot kept me involved and made me want to keep turning the pages. But she also has good friends that provide a strong support system and a good head on her shoulders. Nicky has a lot of baggage, including an ex-lover trying for a comeback and a boss that hates her. And despite being an outsider, she is the one that the Wind Mother chooses to visit. For some reason, I never thought there would be non-Indians on a reservation police force. Nicky Matthews is a Sergeant in the Pueblo police. As a long time fan of Tony Hillerman, I decided to take a chance on new author Carol Potenza, who won the 2017 Tony Hillerman prize.

Hearts of the missing by carol potenza