Skeleton Man - Brossura

Hillerman, Tony

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ISBN 10: 006056346X ISBN 13: 9780060563462

Casa editrice: Harper Torch, 2006

Riassunto

While assisting Sergeant Jim Chee and his fiancée, Bernie, investigate what appears to be a simple trading post robbery, former Navajo Tribal Police lieutenant Joe Leaphorn turns up a clue that leads to a search for the remains of a passenger--carrying a fortune in diamonds--on a plane that went down in the Grand Canyon fifty years earlier. Reprint.

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Recensione:

“Considerable suspense in the race to the bottom of one of the most spectacular and treacherous landscapes Hillerman’s ever explored.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“A grand mystery.” (Denver Post)

“One of his strongest and most specific plots...amusingly wry dialogue...keenly observed detail.” (Santa Fe New Mexican)

“A fascinating whodunit and a window into a rich culture....a gem.” (People)

L'autore:

Tony Hillerman (1925–2008), an Albuquerque, New Mexico, resident since 1963, was the author of 29 books, including the popular 18-book mystery series featuring Navajo police officers Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn, two non-series novels, two children’s books, and nonfiction works. He had received every major honor for mystery fiction; awards ranging from the Navajo Tribal Council's commendation to France 's esteemed Grand prix de litterature policiere. Western Writers of America honored him with the Wister Award for Lifetime achievement in 2008. He served as president of the prestigious Mystery Writers of America, and was honored with that group’s Edgar Award and as one of mystery fiction’s Grand Masters. In 2001, his memoir, Seldom Disappointed, won both the Anthony and Agatha Awards for best nonfiction.

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• Editore: Harper Torch
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 006056346X
• ISBN 13: 9780060563462
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 336