The mystery itself was well-written and there was a definite attempt to accurately portray Native Americans, though not as far as calling them Native Americans instead of "Indians." The one-star is a further warning for me not to re-read this because the last chapters use the word "fagot." Granted, it's the original small-bundle-of-wood context, but it got to me after the 50th use. Perils of knowing the history of homophobia, I suppose.