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Jackpot Blood: A Nick Herald Genealogical Mystery Paperback – January 1, 2004

by Jimmy Fox (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars 184 ratings
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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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    387 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Iuniverse Inc
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2004
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0595308864
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0595308866
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Iuniverse Inc
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2004
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 387 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0595308864
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0595308866
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 184 ratings

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I'm Jimmy Fox, and I write genealogical mysteries set in Louisiana, featuring my rascally sleuth, professional genealogist Nick Herald. Nick discovers fascinating genealogical vistas at every turn of the meandering bayous of Louisiana and New Orleans family history and always ends up neck deep in weirdness and danger.

It's an honor for me to be a member of the Mystery Writers of America, Florida Chapter.

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Customers find this book to be a fascinating genealogical mystery, with one review noting how the author expertly intertwines historical facts. The book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer describing it as a real page turner.

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Customers enjoy the mystery content of the book, describing it as a fascinating genealogical mystery that is thoroughly enjoyable. One customer notes how the author expertly intertwines historical facts, while another highlights the interesting story about Louisiana tribes.

"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..." Read more

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

"...The intricate Indian information, as well as the various criminal elements make this a great read!" Read more

"...Nevertheless, it was still a rousing tale and definitely worth reading...." Read more

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  • Julie Hailer
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent book!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 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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  • chowchowgrl
    4.0 out of 5 stars Filled My Mind
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 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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  • Danigirl
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not much genealogy
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 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.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly enjoyable mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 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!
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  • Barbara Blythe
    4.0 out of 5 stars Jackpot Blood
    Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 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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  • Terry Mulcahy
    5.0 out of 5 stars 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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  • Lady4Limo
    4.0 out of 5 stars I love The fact that that is was based on Genealogy
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017
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    I love The fact that that is was based on Genealogy. Some times a little too wordy and too much description of rooms, people,etc.
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  • M. K. Maynard
    3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2016
    Format: Kindle
    Nick Herald, genealogist, is more crime, murder solver than genealogist. I finished it because I wanted to know what happened, but it was not among the better novels that I have read. I enjoyed his assistant, Hawty, more in the previous story, but she is almost nonexistent in this one. If you have read the two previous novels featuring Nick Herald you might want to read it, but I do not plan to read another if one should be written.
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  • Darklldo
    2.0 out of 5 stars I hate reviewing books that I couldn't finish BUT this is ...
    Reviewed in Australia on November 11, 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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  • B. Harris
    5.0 out of 5 stars 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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