Leaphorn & Chee
2 books
Here are 2 books from the Leaphorn & Chee series by Tony Hillerman, listed in series order where known and publication order otherwise.
Books in order
Dance Hall of the Dead
Tony Hillerman
In the stark beauty of New Mexico, a chilling mystery unfolds with the disappearance of two young Native American boys, leaving behind only a pool of blood and unanswered questions. Tribal policeman Joe Leaphorn is drawn into a complex investigation that bridges the worlds of ancient Zuni traditions and modern Navajo life. As Leaphorn delves deeper, he uncovers a dangerous entanglement of academic ambition, cultural clashes, and spiritual beliefs, forcing him to confront the shadows of the past and the volatile present. This gripping narrative masterfully explores the profound spiritual practices and the deep-seated tensions that exist between different worldviews, all while racing against time to solve a murder and find the missing.
Skinwalkers
Tony Hillerman
In this gripping mystery, Navajo Tribal Police officers Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee find themselves entangled in a series of ritualistic murders that blur the lines between the natural and the supernatural. When a fellow officer narrowly survives a brutal shotgun attack, the investigation uncovers a dark undercurrent of witchcraft and ancient beliefs. As Leaphorn and Chee delve deeper, they must confront the chilling legend of the skinwalker, a malevolent sorcerer capable of transforming into animal form, to unmask a killer operating beyond the reach of conventional law. Hillerman masterfully weaves together the stark beauty of the Navajo Nation with the complexities of human nature and the enduring power of tradition.