An intriguing plot matches the well-developed, reflective leads.
It takes all of Manuelito\'s and Chee\'s experience, skill, and intuition to navigate the threats that arise and see justice served..
Illicit romance, a fossilized jawbone, hints of witchcraft, and a mysterious disappearance during a blizzard add to the peril.
Chee and Manuelito appreciate the area\'s scenery and wealth of human and scientific resources, but their visit to this achingly beautiful place is disrupted by a current of unprecedented violence that sweeps them both into danger.
Who is the unidentified man killed during a home invasion where nothing much seems to have been taken? Why was he murdered? The Bears Ears area, at the edge of the Navajo Nation, is celebrated for its abundance of early human habitation sites and the discovery of unique fossils which revolutionized the scientific view of how early animals dealt with their changing world.
Why would a seasoned outdoorsman and well-known paleontologist freeze to death within walking distance of his car? A second death brings more turmoil.
An unexpected death on a lonely road outside of Utah\'s Bears Ears National Monument raises questions for Navajo Tribal Police officers Jim Chee and Bernadette Manuelito. --Publishers Weekly Fossil harvesting, ancient lore, greed, rejected love and murder combine in this gripping new installment of New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman\'s Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series.
Hillerman consistently satisfies.
As always, the real strength of this series lies in its authentic atmosphere, evocative descriptions of the landscape, and fascinating details of Navajo life.
An intriguing plot matches the well-developed, reflective leads
