The Dark Wind: A Leaphorn and Chee Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (992 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0062018027 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A dark and very ill wind is blowing through the Southwestern desert, a gale driven by Navajo sorcery and white man’s greed. And it will sweep away everything unless Chee can somehow change the weather.. The corpse had been “scalped,” its palms and soles removed after death. Sergeant Jim Chee of the Navajo Tribal Police knows immediately he will have his hands full with this case, a certainty that is supported by the disturbing occurrences to follow. A mysterious nighttime plane crash, a vanishing shipment of cocaine, and a bizarre attack on a windmill only intensify Chee’s fears
“A book to read with pleasure.” (Colorado Springs Sun)“Background, characters, story—all first rate.” (Amarillo Texas News)“Hillerman is first-rate .Fresh, original, and highly suspenseful.” (Los Angeles Times)“Hillerman’s best book in an already strong series.” (New Republic)“Tony Hillerman continues to teach and delight.” (NC Citizen Times)
Western Writers of America honored him with the Wister Award for Lifetime achievement in 2008. He had received every major honor for mystery fiction; awards ranging from the Navajo Tribal Council's commendation to France 's esteemed Grand prix de litterature policiere. He served as president of the prestigious Mystery Writers of America, and was honored with that group’s Edgar Award an
Outstanding author Charmaine McKaskle You can never beat Tony Hillman for a great mystery set in the Southwest. Exciting and convoluted without all the sex and violence. I read them over and over and learn new things about the Native American culture each time.. Stephen E. Schoderbek said Too complex in and unnecessary Native American mythology to follow for a decent understanding. Too complex in and unnecessary Native American mythology to follow for a decent understanding of the story.. Good intro to Navaho N. Marion First of the Jim Che books. Good intro to Navaho, Hopi and other cultures. Well plotted