Finding Moon - Brossura

Hillerman, Tony

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ISBN 10: 0061092614 ISBN 13: 9780061092619

Casa editrice: Harper Torch, 1996

Riassunto

In 1975, small-town journalist Moon Mathias ventures into the turmoil of Southeast Asia in search of the young daughter of his recently deceased brother, a quest that takes him from Manila to the jungles of Cambodia as he uncovers a dangerous trail of smuggling, intrigue, and possible murder. Reprint

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Recensione:

“An atmospheric and successful thriller...a thoughtful tale of high adventure.” (San Jose Mercury News)

“Hillerman does an exemplary job...offering plenty of romance and suspense.” (San Francisco Chronicle)

“[It] proves Hillerman can write good fiction without calling in the Tribal Police.” (Entertainment Weekly)

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: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0061092614
• ISBN 13: 9780061092619
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 354