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Leaphorn & Chee #12-14
Leaphorn, Chee, and More: The Fallen Man / The First Eagle / Hunting Badger
Now available for the first time in one volume are three of New York Times bestselling author Tony Hillerman's most popular novels: The Fallen Man, The First Eagle, and Hunting Badger. In these pages, Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Sergeant Jim Chee of the Navajo Tribal Police are investigating perplexing and mystifying crimes. Leaphorn, Chee, and More is a must for all mystery fans.
The Fallen Man reunites newly retired Navajo Tribal Policeman Joe Leaphorn with Acting Lieutenant Jim Chee to finally close a case involving a sniper, a skeleton, and eleven years of unanswered questions. In this evocative mystery, the past and the present join forces in a most unholy union.
In The First Eagle, Jim Chee catches a Hopi poacher huddled over a butchered Navajo Tribal Police officer. Chee seems to have an open-and-shut case -- until Joe Leaphorn blows it wide open.
Hunting Badger balances politics, outsiders, and fugitive armed bandits. After the Ute tribe's gambling casino is raided, FBI agents swarm the maze of canyons on the Utah-Arizona border. But Chee and Leaphorn find fatal flaws in the federal theory that accuses a wounded deputy sheriff as a suspect, and they are soon caught in the most deadly hunt of their lives.
The Fallen Man reunites newly retired Navajo Tribal Policeman Joe Leaphorn with Acting Lieutenant Jim Chee to finally close a case involving a sniper, a skeleton, and eleven years of unanswered questions. In this evocative mystery, the past and the present join forces in a most unholy union.
In The First Eagle, Jim Chee catches a Hopi poacher huddled over a butchered Navajo Tribal Police officer. Chee seems to have an open-and-shut case -- until Joe Leaphorn blows it wide open.
Hunting Badger balances politics, outsiders, and fugitive armed bandits. After the Ute tribe's gambling casino is raided, FBI agents swarm the maze of canyons on the Utah-Arizona border. But Chee and Leaphorn find fatal flaws in the federal theory that accuses a wounded deputy sheriff as a suspect, and they are soon caught in the most deadly hunt of their lives.
592 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1998
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About the author
Tony Hillerman
220 books1,855 followersTony Hillerman, who was born in Sacred Heart, Oklahoma, was a decorated combat veteran from World War II, serving as a mortarman in the 103rd Infantry Division and earning the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart. Later, he worked as a journalist from 1948 to 1962. Then he earned a Masters degree and taught journalism from 1966 to 1987 at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where he resided with his wife until his death in 2008. Hillerman, a consistently bestselling author, was ranked as New Mexico's 25th wealthiest man in 1996. - Wikipedia
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October 8, 2023
A good combination of fun reading
The Fallen Man
Looks like the skeleton of a climber was found on a ledge on Ship Rock. Could this solve the mystery of a person missing for many years? Retired Joe Leaphorn is given a retainer to find out the circumstances. He enlists the help of Jim Chee.
Chee has his plate pretty full trying to juggle his love life, acting LT., and dealing with an overzealous assistant. On top of that, he has to compete with a boring snob of authority in tracking down cattle rustler(s).
As usual, all the clues are laid out in the open and if one works at it, they may be able to piece the puzzle together before Joe or Jim. It is fun watching how it is revealed to them. We also have plenty of what makes Hillerman famous and that is descriptions of the Four Corners area and the Navaho way. I appreciate this as I have spent many a summer watching Ship Rock from Mesa Verde.
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The First Eagle
Because this is my first access to Tony Hillerman, I can tell you the worth of this story without having to compare it to earlier works. This was a recording Performed by George Guidall.
I was going for the story. That is why I bought the book. However, I understand that many people buy Hillerman for the ambiance. I found enough supporting information to make this story standalone without having to have a broad background from earlier books. I found the mystery well-designed and the characters well-rounded.
I have traveled to the locations mentioned in the book. However, I only recognize a few of the place names. Probably if I were more familiar with the people of that regain, I would have noticed other things implied and described. I did however recognize the San Francisco Mountains and Shiprock. The big recognition shocker was the reference to the Navaho Taco. The last time I was at Mesa Verde it was five dollars.
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Hunting Badger
While retired Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee are hunting down the people responsible for a casino robbery, we learn that they may be tied to a legend of a mysterious Indian (George Ironhand) that could fly. Tied in with this is the concept of "Hunting Badger."
As with all of Tony Hillerman's stories you have the feeling you are there. If you have visited or lived in the area (Four Corners canyons) that the mystery takes part in, you will be better able to identify with the people and landmarks. And as with his other books, there is an overt and covert story.
I have read the book but the addition of the voice of George Guidall adds a dimension to the story by helping visualize the people and correcting the pronunciation of certain words. I suggest you read the book and listen to the recorded version.
The Fallen Man
Looks like the skeleton of a climber was found on a ledge on Ship Rock. Could this solve the mystery of a person missing for many years? Retired Joe Leaphorn is given a retainer to find out the circumstances. He enlists the help of Jim Chee.
Chee has his plate pretty full trying to juggle his love life, acting LT., and dealing with an overzealous assistant. On top of that, he has to compete with a boring snob of authority in tracking down cattle rustler(s).
As usual, all the clues are laid out in the open and if one works at it, they may be able to piece the puzzle together before Joe or Jim. It is fun watching how it is revealed to them. We also have plenty of what makes Hillerman famous and that is descriptions of the Four Corners area and the Navaho way. I appreciate this as I have spent many a summer watching Ship Rock from Mesa Verde.
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The First Eagle
Because this is my first access to Tony Hillerman, I can tell you the worth of this story without having to compare it to earlier works. This was a recording Performed by George Guidall.
I was going for the story. That is why I bought the book. However, I understand that many people buy Hillerman for the ambiance. I found enough supporting information to make this story standalone without having to have a broad background from earlier books. I found the mystery well-designed and the characters well-rounded.
I have traveled to the locations mentioned in the book. However, I only recognize a few of the place names. Probably if I were more familiar with the people of that regain, I would have noticed other things implied and described. I did however recognize the San Francisco Mountains and Shiprock. The big recognition shocker was the reference to the Navaho Taco. The last time I was at Mesa Verde it was five dollars.
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Hunting Badger
While retired Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee are hunting down the people responsible for a casino robbery, we learn that they may be tied to a legend of a mysterious Indian (George Ironhand) that could fly. Tied in with this is the concept of "Hunting Badger."
As with all of Tony Hillerman's stories you have the feeling you are there. If you have visited or lived in the area (Four Corners canyons) that the mystery takes part in, you will be better able to identify with the people and landmarks. And as with his other books, there is an overt and covert story.
I have read the book but the addition of the voice of George Guidall adds a dimension to the story by helping visualize the people and correcting the pronunciation of certain words. I suggest you read the book and listen to the recorded version.
June 9, 2022
Better character development, good mysteries, and plenty of description of the gorgeous landscape. The Fallen Man, about Ship Rock itself and the risk-hungry souls who climb it, was particularly well done, and in addition here we first encounter Bernadette Manuelito. The First Eagle delves into the sobering world of viruses and plague fleas, with predictions of doom that resonate chillingly in present day. Hunting Badger begins with an armed robbery at a casino and it is in this novel that Chee begins to realize his attraction for Bernie. Adult.
July 29, 2007
My favorite author. I own everything he has ever written!
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