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larkiereads's review against another edition
5.0
By far the best Tony Hillerman book. When you read the whole series, there are some books that stand out, and this is one of them. It's less predictable than some of his books, with a mystery that I couldn't see through, while retaining some of the best elements of his work - including his vibrant imagery that evokes the southwestern landscape, and the incorporation of Navajo mythology. And once the mystery is revealed, the climax keeps you on the edge of your seat. I could not put it down - and the villain was sympathetic as well, in his own way, even as I hated him for everything he did. If you don't read any other Tony Hillerman book, this is the one to pick!
farfalle's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
carol26388's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed it. As usual, nice description of the landscape and setting. Leaphorn is particularly distracted by his wife's medical issues. Chee is less distracted by his female friends than normal, as things are ending with Mary and he skirmishes professionally with Janet. Suspenseful plot.
raehink's review against another edition
4.0
It doesn't take much to frighten me and this mystery did just that. The idea of skinwalkers in Navajo mythology both fascinates and scares me. This is a favorite Hillerman read.
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