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Spider Womans Daughter

Spider Womans Daughter

CrimeMystery
Pages
305
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

Joe Leaphorn is shot in the head. It is up to Bernadette Manuelito and Jim Chee and others to determine who shot him and why he was shot and to bring the shooter to justice.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

Tense
Mystery Box

Genres

Crime Mystery Police Procedural

About the author

A
Anne Hillerman

Anne Hillerman is an American journalist from New Mexico, and a New York Times best-selling author. The daughter of novelist Tony Hillerman, she continued her father's series of Joe Leaphorn-Jim Chee novels following his death. She is the daughter of novelist Tony Hillerman and his wife Marie Unzner, and was married to photographer Don Strel who died in 2020. Anne has served as arts editor and editorial page editor, as well as writer, for The Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper and the Albuquerqu...

Characters

Bernadette ManuelitoProtagonist
Jim CheeProtagonist
Lt. Joe LeaphornSupporting
All characters in Spider Womans Daughter

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Spider Woman's Daughter a good starting point for new readers to the series?

    This novel is the first in the series written by Anne Hillerman, continuing the beloved characters and world established by her father, Tony Hillerman. While it introduces new storylines, familiarity with the earlier books featuring Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee will enrich the reading experience.

  • Does this book feature multiple perspectives?

    The narrative primarily follows the investigations of Officers Bernadette Manuelito and Jim Chee, offering distinct viewpoints as they work to solve the case. Their individual approaches and personal reflections drive much of the story.