Talking God: A Leaphorn and Chee Novel (Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Book 9)

Talking God: A Leaphorn and Chee Novel (Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Book 9)

<p><strong>“For the many enthusiastic fans of Tony Hillerman’s previous mystery novels . . . only one thing needs to be said: <em>Talking God</em> is the best one yet!” — <em>USA Today</em></strong></p><p><strong>From <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Tony Hillerman,<em> Talking God</em> is the ninth novel featuring beloved characters Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Office Jim Chee</strong><br /><br />Reunited by a grave robber and a corpse, Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn is trying to determine the identity of a murder victim, while Officer Jim Chee is arresting Smithsonian conservator Henry Highhawk for ransacking the sacred bones of his ancestors.</p><p>But with each peeled-back layer, it becomes shockingly clear that these two cases are mysteriously connected—and that others are pursuing Highhawk, with lethal intentions. And the search for answers to a deadly puzzle is pulling Leaphorn and Chee into the perilous arena of superstition, ancient ceremony, and living gods.</p>