The Yellow Hair

Name: The Yellow Hair
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Dwight Holing

Apr 2026 · The Nick Drake Mysteries Book 10 · Jackdaw Press

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New Badge. Old Blood.

Nick Drake traded his past as a fish and wildlife ranger for the Sheriff’s star, but Harney County, Oregon doesn’t do election honeymoons. His tenure kicks off with a double homicide staged as a murder-suicide—a lie Nick isn't buying. As he digs into the crime’s rotting core, the rookie Sheriff finds himself fighting a war on two fronts: a lethal learning curve with unproven deputies and a political recall designed to bury him. In the High Lonesome where secrets kill, Nick must strike first and strike hard. Because in this office, the only thing shorter than his term is his life expectancy.

The Yellow Hair delivers the trademark tension, unforgettable characters, multiple storylines, and cinematic settings that Dwight Holing fans crave.

Readers agree about the bestselling Nick Drake Murder and Mystery on the High Lonesome series:

★★★★★ Gritty, real & straight to the heart!

★★★★★ Nick Drake is a man to run the river of life with!

★★★★★ Grabs you, holds you, and never lets you go!

★★★★★ Excellent contemporary western!

★★★★★ Love the emphasis on Native Americanism!

New Badge. Old Blood. Nick Drake traded his past as a fish and wildlife ranger for the Sheriff’s star, but Harney County, Oregon doesn’t do election honeymoons. His tenure kicks off with a double homicide staged as a murder-suicide—a lie Nick isn't buying. As he digs into the crime’s rotting core...

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Christine Woinich

May 22, 2026

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Nick Drake, new sheriff in town, had to find his way through politics, murder, livestock, and his own past. The clues led everywhere and nowhere, and had me guessing all the way to the end. The history of the First Nations, their beliefs, as well as some tragic history of the Vietnam War strengthened my feelings for these people. Nick was so patient, intelligent, and a very caring person. I look forward to reading more in this series.

About the author

Dwight Holing is the author of twenty books, including two Amazon #1 bestselling mystery series: the Silver Falchion Award-winning Nick Drake Novels and the Jack McCoul Capers.

He is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Western Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime where he serves on the board of directors of its Capital Crimes chapter. Dwight lives beside a coastal river in California with his wife and two dogs who’d rather swim than walk.

Dwight Holing is the author of twenty books, including two Amazon #1 bestselling mystery series: the Silver Falchion Award-winning Nick Drake Novels and the Jack McCoul Capers. He is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Western Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime where he serves on the bo...

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