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Legendary Navajo policeman Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn takes center stage in this riveting atmospheric mystery from New York Timesbestselling author Anne Hillerman that combines crime, superstition, and tradition and brings the desert Southwest vividly alive.
Synopsis:
Joe Leaphorn may have retired from the Tribal 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.
Review:
Anne has done an amazing job in taking over for her dad in this series! By allowing Leaphorn to 'retire' and act as a consultant, Chee and Manielito are able to come to the fore front, and Anne's touch here is evident. not only does she offer the 'female touch', but she has helped to bring in more modernization to the stories. But what she has not left out is the people, the history and the ties to the land. Once again, it is about the historical treasures and greed that start a domino effect and lead to dual mysteries that converge with Leaphorn's new case. it's a fun twist and a great way to see all the characters at their best. if you haven't read the series in awhile, be sure to pick this one up- it will have you coming back and reading the ones you have missed!
About the Author:
Anne Hillerman is an award-winning reporter, the author of several nonfiction books, and the daughter of New York Times bestselling author Tony Hillerman. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Tale Teller is her fourth novel.
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