Allison Coil is an outfitter, taking hunters to camp on horseback. I really enjoy this strong female character operating in what is more typically a man's world. In Buried by the Roan, the author presents mining, the rights of landowners, and protection of the environment in an exciting story that leaves the reader to decide their own opinion about the complex issues. The character Devo was a great addition. I get a little annoyed with Allison for getting herself into dangerous situations again and again, but it does fit her impulsive personality. Horses, hunting, and the Rocky Mountains - I look forward to the next book in this series. ( )

Generally well written. A couple of times I had to go back because I felt that I missed something, although to be fair that could be me and not the author. Interesting topic of the environmental issues with a lot of both sides. Love the setting, as I've been to a lot of these places.

I could not draw on any recollection from my reading of the first book which wasn't a big issue in this one, although it did nag at me that I felt that more back story on Allison and more of her personality from the first story could have been helpful here. Some with Trudy. I'm not even sure anyone else was even in the first book.

Biggest complaint: How many damn times was she going to ride back and forth to the camp. Sheez! Get a satellite phone would ya?? The author needed her at camp and in town to work both sides of the story and the back and forth on poor Lightening got old. After the first time she needs to stop for a nap with a client and change horses but she can do it again 87 times with no change of horses or significant sleep?

If there's a third book and I'm aware of it's release I'm sure I'd read it again, just for the setting if nothing else. ( )

I met the author at Left Coast Crime this year (it's a mystery conference for writers and fans), where he was on a panel that featured environmental themes. Of the books I purchased there by authors new to me, this was the best crafted, blending homicide with interesting characters & a beautiful landscape. Stevens manages to approach land use issues with some balance and restraint, avoiding preachiness while keeping the reader engaged. ( )

Wow, this guy can really write. A terrific read. ( )