Synopses & Reviews
When the Federal Witness Protection Program sends a felon to the Navajo "Big Reservation" without informing the Tribal Police, the results is a chain of treachery and killings that the FBI lacks the knowledge to solve. After a shootout between two strangers at the Shiprock Wash-O-Mat, Officer Jim Chee is called in to help. The routine search for a missing Navajo girl snares Chee into a puzzle that lures him across the America West to the forbidden underside of LosAngeles--and to a healing ceremonial where the cure may turn out to be death.
Performed by Gil Silverbird. Gil Silverbird, a Native American of Navajo descent, was born into the fifth generation of a show business family. He sings in several languages and has performed extensively in the theatre and on television.
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“A first-rate story of suspense and mystery.” New York Post
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“One of the best of the series.” New York Times Book Review
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“Hes a master storyteller.” Palm Beach Post
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“Fresh, original, and highly suspenseful.” Los Angeles Times
About the Author
Tony Hillerman (1925-2008), an Albuquerque, New Mexico, resident since 1963, was the author of 29 books, including the popular 18-book mystery series featuring Navajo police officers Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn, two non-series novels, two childrens books, and nonfiction works. 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. Western Writers of America honored him with the Wister Award for Lifetime achievement in 2008. He served as president of the prestigious Mystery Writers of America, and was honored with that groups Edgar Award and as one of mystery fictions Grand Masters. In 2001, his memoir, Seldom Disappointed, won both the Anthony and Agatha Awards for best nonfiction.Tony Hillerman is past president of the Mystery Writers of America and has received their Edgar and Grand Master awards. His other honors include the Center for the American Indian's Ambassador Award, the Silver Spur Award for best novel set in the West, and the Navajo Tribe's Special Friend Award. He lives with his wife, Marie, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.