NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERLegendary Navajo policeman Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn takes center stage in this riveting atmospheric mystery from New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman that combines crime, superstition, and tradition and brings the desert Southwest vividly alive.Joe Leaphorn may have retired from the Tribal Police, but he finds himself knee-deep in a perplexing case involving a … Police, but he finds himself knee-deep in a perplexing case involving a priceless artifact—a reminder of a dark time in Navajo history. Joe’s been hired to find a missing biil, a traditional dress that had been donated to the Navajo Nation. His investigation takes a sinister turn when the leading suspect dies under mysterious circumstances and Leaphorn himself receives anonymous warnings to beware—witchcraft is afoot.
While the veteran detective is busy working to untangle his strange case, his former colleague Jim Chee and Officer Bernie Manuelito are collecting evidence they hope will lead to a cunning criminal behind a rash of burglaries. Their case takes a complicated turn when Bernie finds a body near a popular running trail. The situation grows more complicated when the death is ruled a homicide, and the Tribal cops are thrust into a turf battle because the murder involves the FBI.
As Leaphorn, Chee, and Bernie draw closer to solving these crimes, their parallel investigations begin to merge . . . and offer an unexpected opportunity that opens a new chapter in Bernie’s life.
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What a book ! The author writes a great mystery.The story is laid out and them the ending I never saw coming ! This book mainly involves Joe Leaphorn in his new position as a PI.
I love that Anne Hillerman has picked up where her father left off . I thoroughly enjoy her books and hope she brings us many more books.
Anne Hillerman is every bit as good as her Father Tony Hillerman! Love her books!
Written in the true Hillerman tradition. Educates about the Navaho Nation and tells an important story
I love her books. I can’t wait for the next one!
The Tale Teller is Anne Hillerman ‘s best Book yet. The characters are well-developed and her plot is engaging. Don’t miss this one.
I loved Tony Hillerman and Anne is coming right along to being close in his footsteps. Thanks.