Talking God (Leaphorn & Chee #9) [MM0009]

1990 MMPB in nice clean condition. "For the many enthusiastic fans of Tony Hillerman's previous mystery novels . . . only one thing needs to be said: Talking God is the best one yet!"- USA Today. From bestselling author Tony Hillerman, Talking God is the ninth novel featuring beloved characters Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Office Jim Chee.

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. 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.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Exciting finish! I like the way Mr. Tony Hillerman concludes his novels, always interesting. In this book, Leaphorn & Chee come together after their paths cross in Washington. Mr. Hillerman has a wonderful way of interleaving Native American culture and mythology into the story, behaviorisms, etc. Leaphorn vs Chee -- interesting personalities, so different -- enjoyable. I have read, in order, all the previous 8 books, and happily anticipate reading the remainder of the series."; "I love Hillerman's books. Thanks to Tony's writing I feel I know Leaphorn and Chee like they are good friends of mine. I wish I could solve crimes with them. I was born in New Mexico but my family left there when I was a baby so I enjoy reading about what I missed and I long to visit. Or maybe I'll just keep reading about it."; "This will keep you up trying to figure out how all the characters are connected. You will enjoy the twists and turns, never expecting the final outcome. So very enjoyable!"