The Sacred Bridge
The Sacred Bridge by Anne Hillerman, published by HarperCollins Publishers on April 12, 2022, is a large print edition comprising 464 pages. This installment in the Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series presents an ancient mystery that intertwines with contemporary events. Sergeant Jim Chee embarks on a journey to Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell, aiming to uncover a sacred mystery linked to his mentor, the Legendary Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn. His quest takes a perilous turn when he discovers a body in the lake, prompting an investigation that reveals hidden secrets.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of crime and cultural heritage, as Chee’s investigation leads him to confront dangers that threaten his life. Meanwhile, Officer Bernadette Manuelito faces her own challenges when she witnesses a crime that uncovers a web of interconnected revelations involving a Navajo Nation cannabis enterprise. The unfolding events put her family at risk, escalating the tension in her pursuit of justice. This edition offers an engaging exploration of mystery and suspense within a richly woven cultural context.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“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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