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The Blessing Way
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Series: Leaphorn & Chee, Book 1
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 05-18-15
- Language: English
- Publisher: Recorded Books
Regular price: $20.99
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Publisher's Summary
Homicide is always an abomination, but there is something exceptionally disturbing about the victim discovered in a high, lonely place: a corpse with a mouth full of sand, abandoned at a crime scene seemingly devoid of tracks or useful clues. Though it goes against his better judgment, Navajo tribal police lieutenant Joe Leaphorn cannot help but suspect the hand of a supernatural killer. There is palpable evil in the air, and Leaphorn's pursuit of a wolf-witch is leading him where even the bravest men fear - on a chilling trail that winds perilously between mysticism and murder.
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- Carole T.
- Shepherdstown, WV, United States
- 03-15-16
A 'Blessing' Indeed!
I've admired the books of Tony Hillerman for years. Many newer Southwest-based mystery series owe him a debt - and few equal his ability to make the reader (or, in this case, listener) feel in his/her bones what it must be like to live in Navaho country.
So, wow, was I happy to see that some of these classics have recently been released by Audible, read by the great and wonderful George Guidall! Talk about a perfect pairing - Guidall is one of those narrators who could bring feeling and gravitas to a reading of the telephone book, as the saying goes.
"The Blessing Way" is definitely not the telephone book, and it's a total joy to be re-introduced to this early Tony Hillerman featuring Joe Leaphorn. I look forward to experiencing more of the early series as well as some of Hillerman's later books.
Thank you, Audible!
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
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- Chalis
- 05-10-16
Still Great
This book was published in 1970. Hillerman is a great storyteller and this story is still captivating after more than 40 years.
I read many books of this series over the years, and enjoyed every one of them. They are just as enjoyable in audio, especially with the excellent narration by George Guidall.
The story takes place on a Navajo reservation. Main character Joe Leaphorn is a Navajo tribal police officer. For me there is a timelessness in the setting and the characters.
I'll be listening to more books in this series.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- United States
- 05-31-15
Enjoyable book and Narration
I'm off to look for the next book in the series! Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book!
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- NOKWISA
- Garland, Texas, United States
- 10-22-17
And So It Begins
My husband and I read (well he actually did the out loud reading) all the books Mr. Hillerman wrote years ago. We loved everyone of them. The characters are so fresh and the ways of the Navajo and the Clans so alive we could almost see them.
So that's what we decided to do... go see the land and the people. So we packed the van, my Mom, and two cats and off we went. Stopped in Santa Fe for a while and there in the plaza while resting we saw two Tribal Police and tried to decided which was Chee. LOL...
Read these stories in order if you can and let your imigination float free. Let Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee give you a tour of the country, a vivid picture of the people, and a great story to walk into.. sit down by the fire and become one with the pictures painted for your enjoyment.
I am so glad Geo. Guidall is the narrator. He does a smooth expressive read everytime!
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- Elizabeth Uchiyama
- 05-14-16
Murder and Intrigue In the Hopi Ruins
I'd read later Leaphorn mysteries and liked the interaction between characters who were not introduced yet in this, the first book in the series. This book centered on an academic, and a lot of action in an archeological dig and it felt to me like Leaphorn was a bit player. Glad I'd read the other book first or I might not have continued with what is a really fine series with well drawn characters.
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- James
- 05-23-16
Great quick listen
A classic murder mystery read by an amazing narrator. Guidall is one of the very best.
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- no1intex
- Plano, Texas
- 05-11-16
This one opens the door. ......the trap door.
You can't stop making the wrong conclusions. What the hell will happen next? Crazy good.
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- W
- 10-06-18
A Worthy Hillerman/Leaphorn novel
This book held true to all of my expectations and kept me guessing right until the very end. I thoroughly enjoyed the listen.
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- Ilene
- 08-22-18
Great read like I was there.
I COULD SEE MYSELF THERE AND ENJOYING THE WARMTH, SMELLS AND BEAUTY OF THE DESERT.
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- Vall
- 05-29-18
Not Enough Leaphorn But Still Intriging
Interesting story, but disappointed that most of the action transpired not around Detective Joe Leaphorn but another character. Good background info on Navajo customs, beliefs, etc.
These are great stories and George Guidell IS Leaphorn to me.