A Thief of Time by Tony Hillerman

352 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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At a moonlit Indian ruin--where "thieves of time" ravage sacred ground in the name of profit--a noted anthropologist vanishes while on the verge of making a startling, history-altering discovery. At an ancient burial site, amid stolen goods and de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 462 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 47%
dark 29%
emotional 23%
informative 23%
reflective 17%
tense 11%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 76%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | Character: 23% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.89

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