Ancient Blood

Navajo Nation, Book 3

By: R. Allen Chappell

Narrated by: Kaipo Schwab

In the third book of the Navajo Nation series, Charlie Yazzie's former archaeology professor becomes the target of a ruthless Indian rights movement, one determined to end an investigation that could change the face of an ancient tribe.

Charlie and Thomas Begay find themselves caught up in a dangerous, intrigue-filled adventure involving one of the canyon lands' oldest riddles. Dark secrets are revealed in this fast-paced mystery of a forgotten people.

©2014 R. Allen Chappell (P)2016 Tantor

excellent story, characters and info into other cultures

liked all of it. Interesting plot, great settings and characters, plausible plot and good details about Navajo and Hopi and Anazazi and Ute history and culture although I am not really in a position to know how accurate the history is. Best book so far of his. I have read three in order.

Interesting, if a little melodramatic......

What did you love best about Ancient Blood?

It isn't Hillerman, but I enjoyed some of the explanations as to which tribes are invested in which part of Native history. I found some of the characters a lttle old fashioned, but it kept my interest.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Not exactly on the edge of my seat, but it interested me enough to finish the book! I felt slightly confused by much of the action. The plot was far less interesting than the interpretation and theory of what was discovered.

What about Kaipo Schwab’s performance did you like?

I liked the rather peaceful pace and humor of the narration. I found it relaxing and engaging.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I didn't listen to it all at once, but had I been driving perhaps. I liked the different ideas as to how the dead and history should be treated, found it something to reflect upon rather than to rush through.

pronunciation of local words

pronunciation of some of local things should have been corrected. Monticello. and Jiakarillo. for example. Navajo words well done

Hooked on a New Series

Love the characters and the story. The narrator is great! wait to hear the next book in the series. Love the Whispersync option so that you can read or listen.

Info about ancient Natives

Characters and descriptions of Navajo life are excellent. Good mystery embedded in these descriptions. Violence is somewhat disturbing.