Anne Hillerman, the talented daughter of bestselling author Tony Hillerman, continues his popular Leaphorn and Chee series with Spider Woman’s Daughter, a Navajo Country mystery, filled with captivating lore, startling suspense, bold new characters, vivid color, and rich Southwestern atmosphere.Navajo Nation Police Officer Bernadette Manualito witnesses the cold-blooded shooting of someone very … shooting of someone very close to her. With the victim fighting for his life, the entire squad and the local FBI office are hell-bent on catching the gunman. Bernie, too, wants in on the investigation, despite regulations forbidding eyewitness involvement. But that doesn’t mean she’s going to sit idly by, especially when her husband, Sergeant Jim Chee, is in charge of finding the shooter.
Bernie and Chee discover that a cold case involving his former boss and partner, retired Inspector Joe Leaphorn, may hold the key. Digging into the old investigation, husband and wife find themselves inching closer to the truth…and closer to a killer determined to prevent justice from taking its course.
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I’ve liked her father’s stories of the Navajo Tribal Police characters and depiction of Navajo culture, as well as an accurate description of the NE AZ, NW NM, and SE UT areas (4 corners). That combination is also present in her books which carry on her father’s characters and style. Very enjoyable reads. Look forward to the next one.
I have read most of the Leapthorn and Chee series written by this author’s father. I started reading her novel which continues the story and found it well written.
Not as good as the original series by her father, but worth the read.
Love both father and daughter’s writing.
I’ve always loved Tony Hillerman novels and his daughter, Anne, has continued the tradition with an appropriate twist – changing the principle point of view to Bernadette Manualito.
This is a thoughtful look at some of the many problems a Navajo woman has to deal with both as a police officer in a very rural area, and as a woman with real life family issues. It gives a glimpse into a way of life most people never see. Bravo!
Ms Hillerman is doing a great job continuing her late father’s stories of a modern day Navajo tribal police force.
Follows the great characters developed by her father. Entertaining and good reading.
I am a fan of Tony Hillerman, perhaps his daughter just needs to get her feet under her and she will be really interesting. I found this book a bit empty, knowing the characters they did not move a decisive as I would have liked them to have more life. I think I enjoyed the Tony’s book is he seemed to capture the Indian culture more.
The author certainly learned at the knee of her famous father, Tony Hillerman. Using some of his characters, she is building longevity for the Hillerman cast and followers. Excellent read.
I have read many books set in the Southwest…always slow and contemplative filled with Native American culture and traditions. This did not disappoint…I enjoyed the slow, gentle ways of the main characters and, again, enjoyed learning more about the culture of the Southwest.
The Hillerman’s kick butt. Anne carries on in her father’s footsteps, adding her own unique voice to his world. Go Bernie Manuelito. Jim Chee is still my favorite!
A terrific read. Well researched
glad to see TH characters continue
A great addition to the Hilerman series.
I am glad to see Anne Hillerman continuing the characters developed by her father. I thought this was a good first effort, enjoyable to read. I felt the writing was a little weak early in the book but improved as thr book progressed. I will continue the read her books in the series.
I loved the characters in this book! I got to know them better as I delved deeper into the book. I enjoyed learning about the regional Indians and their culture.
Hillerman has created a great mystery with memorable characters and a hook to keep us reading her series.
Loved the setting
I read many Joe Leaphorn/Jim Chee novels by Tony Hillerman. I was very resistant to the idea of anyone – no matter who it was – picking up where he left off. I did read a preview of the book, and in the preview something major happens to one of the major characters, and to someone who “knew and loved” them, it is like a punch to the gut, and …