--- product_id: 529579324 title: "Redemption (Eva \"Lightning Dance\" Duran Book 1)" brand: "deborah j ledford" price: "318 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: false reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/529579324-redemption-eva-lightning-dance-duran-book-1 store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # Redemption (Eva "Lightning Dance" Duran Book 1) **Brand:** deborah j ledford **Price:** 318 kr **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Redemption (Eva "Lightning Dance" Duran Book 1) by deborah j ledford - **How much does it cost?** 318 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/529579324-redemption-eva-lightning-dance-duran-book-1) ## Best For - deborah j ledford enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted deborah j ledford brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Redemption (Eva "Lightning Dance" Duran Book 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IoCNP0-DL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars “Redemption” - a review *by M***P on Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023* Don’t worry, no spoilers in this review, please read on without fear.Author Deborah Ledford’s “Redemption” was a free Amazon Prime First Read for August 2023. Being a fan of police procedurals this one sounded interesting to me. Although flawed, it’s a well written thriller that I would recommend.Eva “Lightning Dance” Duran is a Taos Pueblo Native American that crosses off reservation land and becomes a neighboring Taos County police deputy. Her best friend, also Native American, Paloma, goes missing, but her disappearance garners minimal attention as she is viewed as a strung out heroin addict. When three additional Pueblo women go missing Eva knows something is amiss. Teaming up with Pueblo law enforcement officer, Cruz Romero, they begin the investigation and attempt to solve the mystery.The book is extremely riveting, a suspenseful thriller with engaging characters. Attention to Native American customs is presented in both a fascinating and respectful fashion. Eva walks a careful tightrope as she makes decisions, frequently falling in between learned police procedure and ingrained Pueblo culture. Readers will quickly find it easy to love and invest in her character.While the story is generally first rate, a couple things did detract from it for me. The usage of the word “rez” for reservation and description of Eva’s police vehicle as “the beast” were used ad nauseum and frankly were grating on my nerves. There is also a glaring editing error in chapter 33 as Eva’s name is erroneously substituted by Poloma’s, disrupting the narrative for the reader. Kind of an inexcusable error.Despite its flaws, “Redemption” is a worthy read. Definitely a page turner as it barrels forward to an extremely satisfying conclusion. A fine opening act for the Eva “Lightning Dance” Duran series. A solid four stars for this one and will look forward to book two. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars No police training *by M***H on Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023* This was an Amazon First Read, so it was free. I've always liked Tony Hillerman's novels and this one felt like it might draw on that tradition. Apart from some of the white, New Agey stuff that was mixed in (asking "the Universe" for guidance), it was pretty good. Until the end, when it appears Eva (the main character) hadn't ever attended the police academy. She was talking about her training but, when she was responding to a 911 call, it appears she had none: she never called for backup; she brought a teenager with her; she left that teenager alone with a boy who'd been carrying a weapon and who had just claimed to have killed four men; she entered an unsecured structure alone, even though she knew there were weapons inside, as well as her suspect; she allowed her armed suspect to choke her and nearly stick a syringe in her; she never cleared the scene of any room she entered. She failed every bit of training she'd ever been taught. There was no immediate threat when she first approached the property; no need for her to burst into an unsecured scene without backup. She placed a number of people in grave danger with her actions, yet she was never reprimanded.In the Acknowledgments section, the author claims to have had expert help from former LEOs; I wonder what they thought of the penultimate chapter?Decent book, likable main character, just needs more credible writing in some parts ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Fine depiction of the Taos area. *by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023* Sensitivity to the tribal drug problems that plague nearly every tribe through Canada, the US and MesoAmerica is well presented. After so many decades of hard work to overcome the impact of European rule, drugs are killing the bright, new generalions that the Native peoples have looked to in preserving Native traditions. This novel reveals that truth. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/529579324-redemption-eva-lightning-dance-duran-book-1](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/529579324-redemption-eva-lightning-dance-duran-book-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*