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The Leaphorn and Chee series by Tony Hillerman features Navajo police officers Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn as they solve mysteries on the Navajo Nation. These captivating novels blend crime fiction with Native American culture and history.
Tony Hillerman
The Dark Wind
This book is the fourth in the Leaphorn & Chee series, and it's a great choice if you're looking for more of the same engaging Southwestern mystery. In this installment, Joe Leaphorn investigates a burglary that may be tied to a plane crash, while Jim Chee is drawn into a complex case involving a missing person and a Native American ceremony.
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A Thief of Time
In this sixth book in the series, Leaphorn and Chee team up to investigate the theft of ancient artifacts from a Navajo burial site. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a complex web of crime and corruption that threatens to destroy the cultural heritage of the Navajo people.
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Talking God
The eighth book in the series finds Leaphorn and Chee investigating a series of bizarre murders that seem to be tied to Native American rituals. As they dig deeper, they uncover a complex plot involving stolen artifacts, illegal immigration, and political corruption.
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Coyote Waits
In this ninth book in the series, Leaphorn and Chee are drawn into a complex investigation involving a murdered undercover officer, a missing shipment of drugs, and a centuries-old legend about a shape-shifting coyote. As they navigate the twists and turns of the case, they must also confront their own personal demons and the dark history of the Navajo nation.
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Sacred Clowns
The eleventh book in the series finds Chee investigating the murder of a wealthy rancher, while Leaphorn is called out of retirement to consult on a bizarre case involving a Hopi clown doll. As they work to solve their respective cases, they uncover a complex web of crime and corruption that threatens to destroy the delicate balance between the Navajo and Hopi nations.
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The Fallen Man
In this twelfth book in the series, Leaphorn and Chee are drawn into a complex investigation involving the discovery of a skeleton on a remote mesa. As they work to identify the victim and uncover the circumstances of their death, they must navigate a complex web of family secrets, political corruption, and ancient legends.
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Hunting Badger
In this fourteenth book in the series, Leaphorn and Chee are drawn into a complex investigation involving the murder of a police officer and the theft of a valuable artifact from a Navajo museum. As they work to solve the case, they must navigate a complex web of family secrets, political corruption, and ancient legends.
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The Wailing Wind
The sixteenth and final book in the series finds Chee investigating the murder of a former college professor, while Leaphorn is called in to consult on a bizarre case involving a missing person and a series of mysterious phone calls. As they work to solve their respective cases, they uncover a complex web of crime and corruption that threatens to destroy the delicate balance between the Navajo nation and the outside world.
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The Blessing Way
If you're new to the series, The Blessing Way is a great place to start. This first book introduces readers to Joe Leaphorn, a Navajo Tribal Police officer who is called in to investigate a murder on the reservation. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of crime and corruption that threatens to destroy the delicate balance between the Navajo nation and the outside world.
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