Talking God
Talking God by Tony Hillerman, published by Harper & Row in 1989, is a first edition novel that spans 239 pages. This work intertwines the lives of Navajo Tribal Police Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee as they confront a grave robbery and a murder investigation. The narrative explores the complexities of cultural heritage and the implications of ancient beliefs as the two officers delve into their respective cases.
Readers will find a compelling mystery that connects the identity of a murder victim to the actions of Smithsonian conservator Henry Highhawk, who is implicated in disturbing sacred remains. As Leaphorn and Chee navigate the challenges of their investigations, they encounter elements of superstition and ancient ceremony, revealing a deeper connection between the cases. This edition presents a rich tapestry of suspense and cultural themes, making it a notable entry in the realms of fiction and police procedural narratives.
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A grave robber and a corpse reunite Navajo Tribal Police Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee. As Leaphorn seeks the identity of a murder victim, Chee is arresting Smithsonian conservator Henry Highhawk for ransacking the sacred bones of his ancestors. As the layers of each case are peeled away, it becomes shockingly clear that they are connected, that there are mysterious others pursuing Highhawk, and that Leaphorn and Chee have entered into the dangerous arena of superstition, ancient ceremony, and living gods.
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