The Sacred Bridge
The Sacred Bridge by Anne Hillerman is a first edition published by HarperCollins Publishers on April 12, 2022. This 320-page novel unfolds an ancient mystery that intertwines with contemporary events, featuring Sergeant Jim Chee as he embarks on a quest during his vacation to Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell. Chee seeks to unravel a sacred mystery linked to his mentor, the Legendary Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, but his journey takes a perilous turn when he discovers a body in the lake, prompting an investigation filled with secrets and danger.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of cultural heritage and the complexities of law enforcement within the Navajo Nation. As Chee delves deeper into the circumstances surrounding the deceased, Officer Bernadette Manuelito faces her own challenges when she witnesses a crime that leads her into a web of interconnected revelations involving a cannabis enterprise. The unfolding events not only threaten her safety but also endanger her family, creating a tense atmosphere that drives the story forward.
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“A fine legacy series . . . in the spirit of her late father, Tony.”–Booklist
An ancient mystery resurfaces with ramifications for the present day in this gripping chapter in the Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series from New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman.
Sergeant Jim Chee’s vacation to beautiful Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell has a deeper purpose. He’s on a quest to unravel a sacred mystery his mentor, the Legendary Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, stumbled across decades earlier.
Chee’s journey takes a deadly turn when, after a prayerful visit to the sacred Rainbow Bridge, he spots a body floating in the lake. The dead man, a Navajo with a passion for the canyon’s ancient rock art, lived a life filled with many secrets. Discovering why he died and who was responsible involves Chee in an investigation that puts his own life at risk.
Back in Shiprock, Officer Bernadette Manuelito is driving home when she witnesses an expensive sedan purposely kill a hitchhiker. The search to find the killer leads her to uncover a dangerous chain of interconnected revelations involving a Navajo Nation cannabis enterprise.
But the evil that is unleashed jeopardizes her mother and sister Darleen, and puts Bernie in the deadliest situation of her law enforcement career.
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