Shadow of the Solstice

A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel

De: Anne Hillerman

Narrado por: Jessica Matten

“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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Well done!!

The story is relevant to what is happening today and so well done and read. Can't wait for the next one! Loved it.

Shadow of the Solstice

Great book, even though this book is fiction what makes it both tragic and interesting is that it’s based on things that actually happened to indigenous peoples on the reservations around the country as well as the uranium mining that took place in that region of North America.

Another great stories

I'm addicted. I love Ann Hillerman's novels. I always feel that I am right there with the characters. seeing what they see.

the woman who read the story was clear, sounded like she knew the country. Very authentic.

Enjoyed the story especially the part of the "rehab program being a fake. I am sure their are many that are, and besmirch the ones that effective. As is usual the low run of the totum pole suffers the brunt.

Loved this multiple plot story!

I was sad when the story was over - I can’t wait for the next installment in the series!

Great Story

Another excellent offering from Anne Hillerman. compelling story line, well narrated. Can't wait until the next installment in the Leaphorn, Chee and Manulito series.

Got through it in a day!

This book had layers and lots of current information. I also like the added cultural elements.

Another great story from the Hillermans’ about Arizona and the native people who live there.

Anne Hillerman has followed in her father’s footsteps and has given us another wonderful story about the native people who live in Arizona.

I own every one of these books and find them a joy to read. I’ve also learned a great deal about this area of our country and the wonderful people who live there. Many thanks to Anne and her Tony Hillerman.

Navajo history of Uranium mines.

Never disappointed with Anne Hillerman’s novels. I always enjoy Bernie and Cher’s growth as a couple and as Navajo Police.

The development of characters

The description of the land and the facts learned is awesome. I feel like I was there.