Eye of the Raven

Written by Eliot Pattison

Narrated by Matthew Waterson

From an Edgar Award-winning author – “Evocative language, tight plotting, and memorable characters” make this historical mystery set in colonial America a standout. —Publishers Weekly, starred review

With the aid of the Native American Shaman Conawago, Duncan McCallum has begun to heal from the massacre of his Highland clan by the British. But his new life is shattered when he and Conawago discover a dying Virginian officer nailed to an Indian shrine tree. To their horror, the authorities arrest Conawago and schedule his hanging. As Duncan begins a desperate search for the truth, he finds himself in a maelstrom of deception and violence.

The year is 1760, and while the British army wishes to dismiss the killing as another casualty of its war with France, Duncan discovers a pattern of ritualistic murders related to provincial treaty negotiations and struggles between tribal factions. Ultimately he realizes that to find justice, he must brave the sprawling colonial capital of Philadelphia. There the answers are to be found in a tangle of Quakers, Christian Indians, and a scientist obsessed with the electrical experiments of the celebrated Dr. Franklin. With the tragic resolution in sight, Duncan understands the real mysteries underlying his quest lie in the hearts of natives who, like his Highland Scots, have glimpsed the end of their world approaching.

“The pleasures of Eliot Pattison’s books, and Eye of the Raven is another smashing example, are threefold: high adventure in perilous landscapes, a hero stubbornly seeking the truth, and the haunting mysteries of ancient cultures.” —Otto Penzler, editor of The Big Book of Female Detectives

• Language: English
• Publisher: Everand Productions
• Release date: Nov 10, 2020
• ISBN: 9781094412757

Eliot Pattison

Eliot Pattison is the author of The Skull Mantra, which won the Edgar Award and was a finalist for the Gold Dagger, as well Water Touching Stone and Bone Mountain. Pattison is a world traveler and frequent visitor to China, and his numerous books and articles on international policy issues have been published around the world.

Reviews for Eye of the Raven

[bev1chrystal · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I choose books for my dad and he is enjoying the series.

[Kathryn Arnold · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The reader is incredible with the wide variety of accents. Since I've lived in PA all my life, being born on a farm with an original deed signed by Wm. Penn's sons & spending my married life of 20 years on a farm/home built circa 1760, I'm having the best time hearing all the back-story of nearby towns. Who knew Shamokin was a big deal in 1760?

[David Yancey · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Easy read and follow. It was also very interesting and engaging.

[Mariam Shah-Rais · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent sequel to Bone Rattler. Looking forward to the rest.

[Bud Tyler · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Tremendous read , Sir Arthur Conon Doyle would be proud . Having just traveled through the area noted ,it gives one a different perspective as to the ruggedness of the area , as well as a reverence of the people of the era.

[Morris-Ken · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great adventure and I loved the story of the different tribe's old ways were being lost. I get so mad the main character and I almost have to stop reading until the next night. He has had shop many chances to go to the Carolina's and I think he is afraid because he will finally have to be the Head of the Clan.

[Val Menzies · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Interesting historical information from start to finish giving the reader a new insight into Indians of that time. The author brings the reader into the story. The narrator couldn’t possibly be any better! A great read!