The Fallen Man

De: Tony Hillerman

Narrado por: George Guidall

In his Chee/Leaphorn series, best-selling author and recipient of the Navajo Tribe's Special Friend Award, Tony Hillerman, magically combines Navajo lore and modern American culture. In The Fallen Man, he brings Leaphorn out of retirement to join Chee in solving one of his most chilling mysteries to date.

When a human skeleton is discovered on sacred Navajo land, the publicity surrounding the find sets in motion a widespread investigation and a series of attempted murders. After a Washington group hires Leaphorn to investigate the "fallen man's" past, he joins Chee in unraveling a deadly intrigue that finally involves players from both the FBI and a suspicious corporation.

Sensitive insight into Navajo culture and intricate storytelling explain why Hillerman's tales are best sellers. Guidall's dramatic, well-paced narration makes clear why each release in the Leaphorn/Chee series attracts a wider audience.

©1996 Tony Hillerman (P)1997 Recorded Books, LLC

Wonderful but with some loose ends!

Hillerman is a fine writer, and I enjoyed Fallen Man. At the end, it seemed like there were some loose ends that begged for more information i.e Janet's going home, and the capture of the cattle rustling brand inspector. Hillerman's description of Navajo country is beautiful, and the description of the arrival of the first winter storm was exquisite. If it was possible, I rate Fallen Man at 4 1/2 stars......

Well written and engaging.

Thoroughly enjoyable tale, interesting throughout. A good introduction to the prime characters of the series and their beliefs. Recommended

Tony Hillerman rarely disappoints…

… and he certainly captures the local flavor and nuances of the four corners area and beyond. Chee and Leaphorn continue to be champion investigators in the same spirit as Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Perot… Except with their incomparable Dine’ insouciance. I love George Guidell as a narrator, but is Western cadence doesn’t mean he has all the southwestern accents and so I only wish as a native New Mexican and someone who has practiced law in Navajo Country, we had somebody with a greater range of the local dialect and accented patois.

Excellent

Great story. The detailed descriptions make you feel as if you are right there. I have listened to this book several times, and have enjoyed it thoroughly each time.

Best Chee/Leaphorn?

This has to be one of the very best of the Chee/Leaphorn four corners stories.

complicated plot

sorry when it was over, wanted to keep listening and find out more about the characters

hillerman is a great writer

so far this is my favorite of all the books I've read by Tony Hillerman. I love the history and getting to know Navajo words and customs

The landscapes, relationships and Navajo culturally based traditions.

Storyline, Narrator. Cultural acuity embedded in story. Relationships, discussion of clans, taboos, history interwoven into the story and impact to community.

Entertaining Mystery

A Leaphorn/Chee novel is always a good time. Strong characters, a brilliant sense of place, and a well-crafted plot.

This isn't one of the best in the series: the villains of the piece are a bit trite and the plot twists are a bit strained. But Jim Chee's love life is once again a focus, and believable in context, and Bernie Manuelito is an excellent addition to the series.

I'll recommend this book and of course recommend the series to anyone who likes atmospheric westerns. Hillerman is a master of the genre.

Another great addition to the collection

Leaphorn and Chee team up to solve yet another murder mystery, a tangled group of loose threads at the beginning that comes together in an elegant knot by the end. Add in personal issues and retirement complications, and it makes a great listen.

Also very good to have the original narrator back.