The Tale Teller

A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel

By: Anne Hillerman

Narrated by: Christina Delaine

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

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Legendary Navajo policeman Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn takes center stage in this riveting atmospheric mystery from New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman that combines crime, superstition, and tradition and brings the desert Southwest vividly alive.

Joe Leaphorn may have retired from the Tribal Police, but he finds himself knee-deep in a perplexing case involving a priceless artifact—a reminder of a dark time in Navajo history. Joe’s been hired to find a missing biil, a traditional dress that had been donated to the Navajo Nation. His investigation takes a sinister turn when the leading suspect dies under mysterious circumstances and Leaphorn himself receives anonymous warnings to beware—witchcraft is afoot.

While the veteran detective is busy working to untangle his strange case, his former colleague Jim Chee and Officer Bernie Manuelito are collecting evidence they hope will lead to a cunning criminal behind a rash of burglaries. Their case takes a complicated turn when Bernie finds a body near a popular running trail. The situation grows more complicated when the death is ruled a homicide, and the Tribal cops are thrust into a turf battle because the murder involves the FBI.

As Leaphorn, Chee, and Bernie draw closer to solving these crimes, their parallel investigations begin to merge . . . and offer an unexpected opportunity that opens a new chapter in Bernie’s life.

the Apple did not fall far from the tree.

this is my first audiobook / book from Anne. very well written. she did a good job maintaining the characters.

Another great story !

All thefamiliar characters involved in "interlocked" mysteries...No spoiler here,just enjoy a good mystery.

People and Mysteries

Wonderful tale of location, history, fami!it's, mystery and truth. Best yet! Can't wait for the next tale of Dine...

excellent

loved it. true hillerman style writing. good twists and turns. all tied in together in the end

Good listen

Good read as always. Anne Hillerman continues in her father’s genre. Great continuation of the interesting life of a Navajo policeman.