“Brilliant…as fascinating as it is original.”—St. Louis Post-DispatchFrom New York Times bestselling author Tony Hillerman, the first novel in his series featuring Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn & Officer Jim Chee who encounter a bizarre case that borders between the supernatural and murderHomicide is always an abomination, but there is something exceptionally disturbing about the victim discovered … there is something exceptionally disturbing about the victim discovered in a high, lonely place—a corpse with a mouth full of sand—abandoned at a crime scene seemingly devoid of tracks or useful clues. Though it goes against his better judgment, Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn cannot help but suspect the hand of a supernatural killer.
There is palpable evil in the air, and Leaphorn’s pursuit of a Wolf-Witch leads him where even the bravest men fear, on a chilling trail that winds perilously between mysticism and murder.
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I like all of this author’s books.
Great mystery series set on the Navajo reservation and its surrounds in the Four Corners area of the Southwest. Great reads!
Any Tony Hillerman book is a great read. Have read them all. Now rereading them.
slow start but then picks up in 3-4 chapters in.
Hillerman’s book is full of Native American stories incorporated into his stories. Thought this was informative on the myths and had me guessing how it would turn out. Always enjoy Joe Leaphorn.
Love Tony Hillerman’s novels! The characters are interesting and I’ve learned a bit about SW natives.
I love Tony Hillerman books, but this first one of his i’ve never read. Good thing I read his later works, this was a bit lame compared to later offerings. Not too much about Jim Chee, really, in this one.
Love all of Tony Hellerman book.Get Native American stories
I like all Tony Hillerman novels.
I love all of his books.
I did like it. But for me there wasn’t enough interaction with Joe Leaphorn. I seriously enjoyed the exploration of the Navajo Way and the descriptions of the enchanting landscape.
I’ve read several of his novels – never been dissapointed.
Hillerman at his best. A nice journey with characters that I traveled with over the years.
I enjoy these books, the development of the characters and the area the stories take place in.
Page turner
Good historical and social background.
I have read every Hillerman book I can find. I love them all!
Good read
He always writes great books
I love Tony Hillerman’s novels. I learn something about Native American culture while enjoying a mystery. His characters are interesting and he describes the reservation and the Western part of the country which I know nothing about as a Southerner all my life. I especially enjoy his Native American policeman Chee. A college educated character who …
Loved Tony Hillerman.