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Tony Hillerman
Anthony Grove Hillerman was an American author of detective novels and nonfiction works best known for his Navajo Tribal Police mystery novels. Several of his works have been adapted as theatrical and television movies.
People of Darkness
Synopsis
Navajo Tribal Police Sergeant Jim Chee is hired to find a stolen box of rocks, a task that seems simple until he realizes a professional killer is tracking his every move. The investigation leads him deep into the desert to uncover a thirty-year-old secret rooted in corporate greed and ancient traditions. Chee must survive the harsh landscape and outsmart an assassin to find the truth behind a series of cold-blooded murders.
Genres
Characters
Jim CheeProtagonist
Lt. Joe LeaphornSupporting
Rosemary VinesSupporting
Frequently asked questions
Is People of Darkness part of a series?
This book is the seventh installment in Tony Hillerman's popular Leaphorn & Chee series, featuring Navajo Tribal Police Sergeant Jim Chee. While each novel presents a self-contained mystery, reading them in order allows for a richer understanding of the characters' development and the ongoing cultural themes.
Does People of Darkness feature both Leaphorn and Chee?
People of Darkness is primarily a Jim Chee novel, focusing on his investigation. While Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn is mentioned and his presence is felt, he does not play a central, active role in the main storyline of this particular book.