• Front cover view of The Wailing Wind by Tony Hillerman centered on a neutral light gray background.
  • Back cover view of The Wailing Wind by Tony Hillerman centered on a neutral light gray background. Minimal chipping present along the top edge of the back cover.
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Tony Hillerman | Police Procedural and Native American Mystery

The Wailing Wind by Tony Hillerman

The Wailing Wind by Tony Hillerman

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The Wailing Wind by Tony Hillerman

On the Navajo Reservation, a seemingly simple discovery unearths a complex murder investigation for Sergeant Jim Chee. He soon finds his case intertwined with retired Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn's past, forcing the older man to confront a case he'd rather leave buried. Ancient Navajo legends of lost gold mines and a wailing woman's spirit weave through the present-day crime, pulling Chee and Leaphorn into a web of greed and long-held secrets. Hillerman's masterful storytelling blends Navajo traditions and contemporary mystery, exploring the clash between ancient ways and modern life in the American Southwest. This thrilling Southwestern mystery will keep you guessing until the very end.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Experience the atmospheric beauty of the Navajo Nation while unraveling a captivating mystery. Explore the rich cultural tapestry of the Southwest through Hillerman's expert storytelling. Discover the enduring power of ancient traditions in a modern world. (Intrigued by the atmospheric Southwest mystery and enduring power of ancient traditions? Deepen your reading with our expert guides: Cozy vs. Hard-Boiled: A Definitive Breakdown of the Mystery Subgenre and Mapping Our Memories: A Reader's Guide to Family Sagas, Memoirs, and Found Histories).

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: HarperTorch

Pages: 368

Format: Mass market paperback

Publication Date: 2003

ISBN: 9780061098796

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