Coyote Waits
Coyote Waits by Tony Hillerman is a reprint edition published by Harper Collins in December 1992. This 352-page novel is written in English and is part of the acclaimed Leaphorn and Chee series. The story begins with the tragic death of Navajo Tribal Policeman Delbert Nez, who is found dead from a bullet wound, despite the initial appearance of a car fire. Officer Jim Chee is left to grapple with the loss of his friend and the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the prime suspect, a shaman named Ashie Pinto.
In this installment, Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Officer Chee delve into a complex investigation that intertwines themes of greed and historical intrigue. As they navigate the layers of deception, they confront the mythical trickster Coyote, who adds an unexpected element to their pursuit of truth. Readers will find a blend of mystery and suspense, along with elements of police procedural and traditional storytelling, as the characters work to uncover the deeper motives behind the crime.
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The tenth novel in Tony Hillerman’s acclaimed Leaphorn and Chee series — “Bolt the door, disconnect the phone, and declare yourself off limits….Coyote Waits is a real confounder, not at all what you expected.” (Denver Post)
The car fire didn’t kill Navajo Tribal Policeman Delbert Nez–a bullet did. And the old man in possession of the murder weapon is a whiskey-soaked shaman named Ashie Pinto. Officer Jim Chee is devastated by the slaying of his good friend Del, and confounded by the prime suspect’s refusal to utter a single word of confession or denial.
Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn believes there is much more to this outrage than what appears on the surface, as he and Jim Chee set out to unravel a complex weave of greed and death that involves a historical find and a lost fortune. But the hungry and mythical trickster Coyote is waiting, as always, in the shadows to add a strange and deadly new twist.
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