Genre Fiction
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Stargazer: A Novel (A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel, 6)
Murder, deception, Navajo tradition, and the stars collide in this enthralling entry in New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman's Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series, set amid the beautiful landscape of the American Southwest.
What begins as a typical day for Officer Bernadette Manuelito-serving a bench warrant, dealing with a herd of cattle obstructing traffic, and stumbling across a crime scene-takes an unexpected twist when she's called to help find an old friend. Years ago, Bernie and Maya were roommates, but time and Maya's struggles with addiction drove them apart. Now Maya's brother asks Bernie to find out what happened to his sister.
Tracing Maya's whereabouts, Bernie learns that her old friend had confessed to the murder of her estranged husband, a prominent astronomer. But the details don't align. Suspicious, Bernie takes a closer look at the case only to find that nothing is as it seems. Uncovering new information about the astronomer's work leads Bernie to a remote spot on the Navajo Nation and a calculating killer.
The investigation causes an unexpected rift with her husband and new acting boss, Jim Chee, who's sure Bernie's headed for trouble. While she's caught between present and past, Chee is at a crossroads of his own. Burdened with new responsibilities he didn't ask for and doesn't want, he must decide what the future holds for him and act accordingly.
Can their mentor Joe Leaphorn-a man also looking at the past for answers to the future-provide the guidance both Bernie and Chee need? And will the Navajo heroes that stud the starry sky help them find justice-and the truth they seek?
What begins as a typical day for Officer Bernadette Manuelito-serving a bench warrant, dealing with a herd of cattle obstructing traffic, and stumbling across a crime scene-takes an unexpected twist when she's called to help find an old friend. Years ago, Bernie and Maya were roommates, but time and Maya's struggles with addiction drove them apart. Now Maya's brother asks Bernie to find out what happened to his sister.
Tracing Maya's whereabouts, Bernie learns that her old friend had confessed to the murder of her estranged husband, a prominent astronomer. But the details don't align. Suspicious, Bernie takes a closer look at the case only to find that nothing is as it seems. Uncovering new information about the astronomer's work leads Bernie to a remote spot on the Navajo Nation and a calculating killer.
The investigation causes an unexpected rift with her husband and new acting boss, Jim Chee, who's sure Bernie's headed for trouble. While she's caught between present and past, Chee is at a crossroads of his own. Burdened with new responsibilities he didn't ask for and doesn't want, he must decide what the future holds for him and act accordingly.
Can their mentor Joe Leaphorn-a man also looking at the past for answers to the future-provide the guidance both Bernie and Chee need? And will the Navajo heroes that stud the starry sky help them find justice-and the truth they seek?
Editorial Reviews
"Tony Hillerman fans will appreciate her keeping his fictional creations, Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn, alive and thriving. The storytelling gene has been proudly passed on from father to daughter." -- Bookreporter
"A must-read for anyone who loved the great Tony Hillerman novels." -- Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"A must-read for anyone who loved the great Tony Hillerman novels." -- Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Readers Top Reviews
ACETerrence CooperDe
Anne Hillerman continues the story of Manuelito, Chee and Leaphorn. The foibles and strengths of the characters make them even more endearing. I can’t wait for the next book. May Anne Hillerman carry on her father’s legacy for a long time to come.
Ilona
I still, after umpteen books by the Hillermans, love the way I am drawn into worlds they create. Of course, they are firmly based on the reality of peoples’ lives in that part of the world.
Susan Carveth
Anne Hillerman has ably taken up her father's mantle, and is writing simply brilliant Leaphorn and Chee novels. I love the fact these characters age and grow - and its wonderful to have the fabulous Navajo landscape as a setting.
WelshDragon
Another excellent book in the Leaphorn and Chee series, featuring a very intelligent Bernadette Manuelito (aka Chee). I have thoroughly enjoyed this series, from the beginning and feel the daughter Anne Hillerman has done her father proud with this series. The main and supporting characters are quite believable, the plot is easily followed throughout the book, with all the twists and turns a truly good mystery includes. I very highly recommend this book.
Pat GardnerSharonBon
This is the worst book of the series. The plot is obvious and the dialogue is soppy. Leaphorn and Chee are only on the book so the cover could say they are in the book. This is the last one for me.
