A Thief of Time

Joe Leaphorn/Jim Chee Mysteries, Book 8

By: Tony Hillerman

Narrated by: George Guidall

Don’t miss the TV series, Dark Winds, based on the Leaphorn, Chee, & Manuelito novels, now on AMC and AMC+!

“All of Tony Hillerman’s Navajo tribal police novels have been brilliant, but A Thief of Time is flat-out marvelous.”—USA Today

From New York Times bestselling author Tony Hillerman, A Thief of Time is the eighth novel featuring Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee as they find themselves in hot pursuit of a depraved killer.

At a moonlit Indian ruin where "thieves of time" ravage sacred ground in the name of profit, a noted anthropologist vanishes while on the verge of making a startling, history-altering discovery. Amid stolen goods and desecrated bones, two corpses are discovered, shot by bullets fitting the gun of the missing scientist.

There are modern mysteries buried in despoiled ancient places, and Navajo Tribal Policemen Leaphorn and Chee must plunge into the past to unearth an astonishing truth and a cold-hearted killer. In his breakout novel, Hillerman paints a stunning portrait of the psychology of murder—and offers a heart-rending example of love and forgiveness.

©2023 Tony Hillerman (P)2023 Recorded Books

One of Hillerman’s Best

This was an excellent story Kept me engaged all the way through the entire book

Anthropology theme

The story was gripping. We learned more about Leaphorn and Chee as their paths cross again.

Great story, great location, emotional interaction

An excellent, informative book about the details of the pursuit of historical artifacts from the Anasazi, and efforts to gain knowledge about those ancient people. Mixed in with details of life and culture of Navajo people, this makes a wonderful addition to the storyline.

Another "Edge of my seat" Story

Loved it. It was hard to stop listening when I had to. There are so many stories going on all at the same time.

Wonderful!

Amazing creativity and a stunning reservoir of Indian, American culture and tradition. Bravo.! Bravo! Can’t wait for the next!