Shadow of the Solstice: A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel
by Anne Hillerman
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"Anne Hillerman deserves recognition as one of the finest mystery authors currently working in the genre."--New York Journal of Books
In this gripping chapter in New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman's Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series, the detectives must sort out a save-the-planet meditation group connected to a mysterious death and a nefarious scheme targeting vulnerable indigenous people living with addiction.
The Navajo Nation police are on high alert when a U.S. Cabinet Secretary schedules an unprecedented trip to the little Navajo town of Shiprock, New Mexico. The visit coincides with a plan to resume uranium mining along the Navajo Nation border. Tensions around the official's arrival escalate when the body of a stranger is found in an area restricted for the disposal of radioactive uranium waste. Is it coincidence that a cult with a propensity for violence arrives at a private camp group outside Shiprock the same week to celebrate the summer solstice? When the outsiders' erratic behavior makes their Navajo hosts uneasy, Officer Bernadette Manuelito is assigned to monitor the situation. She finds a young boy at grave risk, abused women, and other shocking discoveries that plunge her and Lt. Jim Chee into a volatile and deadly situation.
Meanwhile, Darleen Manuelito, Bernie's high spirited younger sister, learns one of her home health clients is gone-and the woman's daughter doesn't seem to care. Darleen's curiosity and sense of duty combine to lead her to discover that the client's grandson is also missing and that the two have become ensnared in a wickedly complex scheme exploiting indigenous people. Darleen's information meshes with a case Chee has begun to solve that deals with the evil underside of human nature.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780063344853
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Authors
- Anne Hillerman
- Publisher
- Harper
- Published Date
- April 22, 2025
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 336
- Physical Info
- 1.17 in H x 9.29 in L x 6.33 in W (0.99 lb)
Life is complicated. It's fascinating to watch unrelated events woven together to create one story. Change. Solstice. Balance. Growth. People show up for loved ones when times are difficult. Walk in beauty.
Good story line and filled with unexpected twists and events. Also,interesting facts about the region are included. A good read.
Good book. I recommend
Usually, I find Anne Holler man's books hard to put down. Oh, the story was good, but the editing was lousy. There were too many misplaced words making this one hard to read comfortably. Please correct this staff error.
Anne Hillerman builds her own focus with her father's literary legacy. Main character Joe Leaphorn was Tony Hillerman's creation and the voice of this series. With Tony's passing, his daughter Anne inherited this literary community and has wisely begun sharing their stories through Bernie. Jim Chee remains a major player as Bernie's husband. Even Joe Leaphorn makes reappearances now and again. But it is Bernie who is central to everything here. Anne tells the stories through Bernie's voice. She has her father's gift for story telling, and shares her love and respect for the Navajo people and culture. Again we find Bernie upholding her responsibilities in a male dominated career, acting as an interface between the Navajo way of life and the world outside the reservation. The one thing I found a little lacking was the outcome for Mrs Raymond and her family. Maybe this will be developed more fully in a future book.
