{"product_id":"rock-with-wings-a-leaphorn-chee-manuelito-novel-isbn-9780062270528","title":"Rock with Wings: A Leaphorn, Chee \u0026 Manuelito Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon’t miss the TV series, \u003cem\u003eDark Winds\u003c\/em\u003e, based on the Leaphorn, Chee, \u0026amp; Manuelito novels, now on AMC and AMC+!  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmazon Best Mystery of 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNavajo Tribal cops Jim Chee and Bernadette Manuelito, and their mentor, the legendary Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, investigate two perplexing cases in this exciting Southwestern mystery from the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eSpider Woman’s Daughter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoing a good deed for a relative offers the perfect opportunity for Sergeant Jim Chee and his wife, Officer Bernie Manuelito, to get away from the daily grind of police work. But two cases will call them back from their short vacation and separate them—one near Shiprock, and the other at iconic Monument Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChee follows a series of seemingly random and cryptic clues that lead to a missing woman, a coldblooded thug, and a mysterious mound of dirt and rocks that could be a gravesite. Bernie has her hands full managing the fallout from a drug bust gone wrong, uncovering the origins of a fire in the middle of nowhere, and looking into an ambitious solar energy development with long-ranging consequences for Navajo land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder the guidance of their mentor, retired Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, Bernie and Chee will navigate unexpected obstacles and confront the greatest challenge yet to their skills, commitment, and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmazon Best Mystery of 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNavajo Tribal cops Jim Chee and Bernadette Manuelito, and their mentor, the legendary Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, investigate two perplexing cases in this exciting Southwestern mystery from the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eSpider Woman’s Daughter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoing a good deed for a relative offers the perfect opportunity for Sergeant Jim Chee and his wife, Officer Bernie Manuelito, to get away from the daily grind of police work. But two cases will call them back from their short vacation and separate them—one near Shiprock, and the other at iconic Monument Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChee follows a series of seemingly random and cryptic clues that lead to a missing woman, a coldblooded thug, and a mysterious mound of dirt and rocks that could be a gravesite. Bernie has her hands full managing the fallout from a drug bust gone wrong, uncovering the origins of a fire in the middle of nowhere, and looking into an ambitious solar energy development with long-ranging consequences for Navajo land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder the guidance of their mentor, retired Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, Bernie and Chee will navigate unexpected obstacles and confront the greatest challenge yet to their skills, commitment, and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eSpider’s Woman’s Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e: “A worthy continuation of Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn \u0026amp; Chee series. His daughter Anne ably returns to Navajo Country in a colorful mystery that is both fascinating and vividly compelling. From its startling first scene to its gripping climax, \u003cem\u003eSpider Woman’s Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e engages the reader in a complex web of intrigue and deception.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of Murder as a Fine Art\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e”An intricately plotted, suspenseful, colorful, and unforgettable journey. Readers will fall in love with Bernie Manuelito and look forward to Anne Hillerman’s next effort in what should be a long, enjoyable, successful series. Her depiction of the Navajo Nation is spot on. I loved this book. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJo-Ann Mapson, author of award-winning Solomon's Oak and Finding Casey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Chip off the literary block—there are a lot of things Tony taught his daughter, Anne, and one of them was how to tell a good story. \u003cem\u003eSpider Woman’s Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e is a proud addition to the legacy, capturing the beauty and breath of the Southwest as only a Hillerman can.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCraig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire Mysteries, the basis for A\u0026amp;E’s hit television series Longmire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“You will love this novel! Not only are old friends Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee back, we get to know the delightful, intrepid and thoroughly modern Navajo police officer, Bernadette Manuelito… Anne Hillerman comes naturally to writing mysteries, and Spider Woman’s Daughter is nothing less than a smashing debut.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMargaret Coel, author of Killing Custer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Hillerman uses the southwestern setting as effectively as her late father did while skillfully combining Native American lore with present-day social issues.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With a background of tribal law and custom, Anne Hillerman ties up multiple subplots in concise prose, evoking the beauty of the desert and building suspense to a perilous climax. Tony would be proud.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A heart-stopping, action-packed conclusion as Bernadette and Jim risk their lives to bring a would-be assassin to justice…. Fans of Southwestern mysteries will cheer this return of Leaphorn and Chee.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Hillerman fans, rejoice! Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee have returned, thanks to Tony’s daughter Anne. She captures the feel of her father’s books, the wonderful understanding of a place and a people that made his so popular, and she has an ear for his unique voice. It’s a remarkable accomplishment.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharles Todd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In her first novel, reporter Hillerman successfully revives Navajo policemen Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee, last seen in The Shape Shifter (2006), the final book from her father, MWA Grand Master Tony Hillerman (1925-2008). . . . Like her father, Hillerman has a gift for combining history and mystery.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“From the utterly shocking opening scene to the final twist, Anne Hillerman offers a thrilling Southwestern tale featuring the unforgettable characters of Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn, set in the vivid landscapes of Navajo country. Spider Woman’s Daughter is a must read for anyone who loved the great Tony Hillerman novels, now carried on by his amazingly talented daughter, a superb writer herself. I dearly hope this is the first of many.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDouglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888720867557,"sku":"NP9780062270528","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062270528.jpg?v=1730229693","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/rock-with-wings-a-leaphorn-chee-manuelito-novel-isbn-9780062270528","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}