Description: "When a man's battered body is discovered at an old uranium ore processing facility in the small community of Shiprock, N. Mex., Lieutenant Chee investigates how and why the victim ended up in the restricted area. Meanwhile, officer Manuelito arrives at the enclave of a cult whose stated mission is to save the planet, though she suspects a more sinister undercurrent to their beliefs. Another story line finds Manuelito's younger sister Darleen looking into the disappearance of one of her home health clients and the elderly woman's teenage grandson. To top it all off, the entire police department is on edge, gearing up for a visit from U.S. Energy Secretary Savanah Cooper"--
Brief description:
Anne Hillerman is the bestselling author of the Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito mysteries. The series was created by her father, Tony Hillerman. She is also an executive producer of the Dark Winds television series on AMC. When Anne's not working, she loves to walk with her dogs, read, cook, travel and enjoy the night sky. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Tucson, Arizona.
Review Quotes:
"Anne Hillerman brilliantly continues the Hillerman legacy, expanding the mystery genre by making Bernadette Manuelito America's most popular Native American female law enforcement officer." - David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author on Anne Hillerman
"Hillerman nimbly juggles several investigations in her latest crime saga featuring Navajo investigators Joe Leaphorn, Jim Chee, and Bernadette. . . . Hillerman neatly entwines the disparate plot strands, but the real draw is the kindness, quiet intelligence, and strong moral compass of the novel's central characters." - Publishers Weekly
"Anne Hillerman deserves recognition as one of the finest mystery authors currently working in the genre." - New York Journal of Books
"Heartwarming, gently humorous, occasionally dark, this slice-of-life book offers another entertaining read from a gifted author." - Booklist on Lost Birds
"Continuously absorbing." - Kirkus Reviews on Lost Birds
"As always, the real strength of this series lies in its authentic atmosphere, evocative descriptions of the landscape, and fascinating details of Navajo life. Hillerman consistently satisfies." - Publishers Weekly on The Way of the Bear
"The mysteries begin with the first sentence and keep building, foreshadowing drama and crimes." - Albuquerque Journal on The Way of the Bear