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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always the best

Once again I'm left wanting more. Excellent writing. Looking forward to next year's book.

Ann does it so good.

Ann Hillerman takes readers on a voyage discovery into the heart of America's First Peoples.

Excellent Story Teller

The author brings out the ecological and Indian issues that have been hidden for years!

Background narrative, included

The story telling is engaging but the additional history background makes it a enthralling read.

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.

A credit to her father's legacy

The story is woven with the intricacy. We all enjoyed when her father wrote the shipwreck tales no loosens and that's what I really enjoy.

AAA+ OMG. GET THIS BOOK. Outstanding.

LOVE this book. I could not stop listening until this WOW book ended. It has everything. Anne Hillerman obviously loves her subjects and all of the Dine' people. ACTUAL EVENTS make for a breathless, stunning read with our beloved Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito up front and center. Hillerman somehow ties in previous storylines to the new situations, keeps it all fresh and the reader engaged. Drama. Suspense. Romance. Danger. The reader will get angry then soon be laughing out loud, shedding a tear then wanting to help the characters do their job! Oh. My. I'm going back in now for a second go. THANK YOU, ANNE HILLERMAN.

Got through it in a day!

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

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.

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.