'Waiting on Wednesday' is an event where I feature an upcoming book that I am extra excited about. I love doing this, letting the 'word' spread about authors and series that I enjoy. Hope you'll stop by often and see what I'm 'waiting' on!
This week's book is by an author that I have enjoyed for many years. I also loved the books written by her father, Tony Hillerman, that contained many of the same characters. I think a lot of readers are aware of Tony Hillerman and his mystery series, set in the Four Corners region of the US, featuring Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee. After Tony's death, his daughter, Anne, continued writing the series and also brought to a more prominent role Officer Bernadette Manuelito. I'm fairly certain this is the 10th book with these characters written by Anne. Also, as you can see from the cover of the book, the TV series Dark Winds is also based on the Leaphorn/Chee/Manuelito characters. I think that Season 3 will be coming very soon. Have you read any of Tony or Anne Hillerman's books or seen Dark Winds? We've watched Dark Winds and will be looking forward to trying season 3. This week's book:
Shadow Of The Solstice
Publication Date: April 22nd
In this gripping chapter in New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman’s Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series, the detectives must sort out a save-the-planet meditation group connected to a mysterious death and a nefarious scheme targeting vulnerable indigenous people living with addiction.
The Navajo Nation police are on high alert when a U.S. Cabinet Secretary schedules an unprecedented trip to the little Navajo town of Shiprock, New Mexico. The visit coincides with a plan to resume uranium mining along the Navajo Nation border. Tensions around the official’s arrival escalate when the body of a stranger is found in an area restricted for the disposal of radioactive uranium waste. Is it coincidence that a cult with a propensity for violence arrives at a private camp group outside Shiprock the same week to celebrate the summer solstice? When the outsiders’ erratic behavior makes their Navajo hosts uneasy, Officer Bernadette Manuelito is assigned to monitor the situation. She finds a young boy at grave risk, abused women, and other shocking discoveries that plunge her and Lt. Jim Chee into a volatile and deadly situation.
Meanwhile, Darleen Manuelito, Bernie’s high spirited younger sister, learns one of her home health clients is gone–and the woman’s daughter doesn’t seem to care. Darleen’s curiosity and sense of duty combine to lead her to discover that the client’s grandson is also missing and that the two have become ensnared in a wickedly complex scheme exploiting indigenous people. Darleen’s information meshes with a case Chee has begun to solve that deals with the evil underside of human nature.
That is awesome that his daughter took over writing the series!
ReplyDeleteYes, I always liked the idea that Tony's daughter continued with his series. I think she was a photographer and had maybe written some non-fiction. Also, liked the idea that a female character came into a bigger role in the story.
DeleteI've read most of the Tony Hillerman books but only one of the books by his daughter. I really should do a reread of this series as I always really enjoyed them.
ReplyDeleteIt's a long series if you read Tony's books too. We have travelled in the area where the books are set and I was often talking about the books when we did that.
DeleteTony Hillerman was one of my dad's favorite authors. I never got into his books, but I might have to try again--and also try his daughter's books.
ReplyDeleteWendy, Tony's books have been around for many years. You might just try Anne's books and see what you think.
DeleteI was certainly aware of Tony Hillerman's series but have not read any of them. I didn't know there was a TV series, I will check that out and see if it's available anywhere.
ReplyDeleteYes, Dark Winds. Has a couple of actors that have appeared in other series set in the Western US. The guy that plays Leaphorn was in Longmire (based on Craig Johnson's books).
DeleteI haven't read (or watched) Hillerman but I've seen the books over the years. Where is the TV series streaming?
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Mary, I think it's on AMC. I imagine that network streams various ways. We liked it.
DeleteThanks, Kay.
DeleteI love Tony Hillerman's books! And Dark Winds is a great series. I've been enjoying it a lot. Still haven't checked out any of Anne Hillerman's books, but maybe someday. :D
ReplyDeleteYes, I understand Lark. So many books...
DeleteI have not read the Hillerman's but love the Southwest NM setting. The father was quite famous but I'm a bit new to hearing about the daughter. I will look for Dark Winds ... maybe it's on Prime up here? thx for the post.
ReplyDeleteSusan, I think it is on Prime. These days shows are on this and that and whatever and it's a bit hard to know where to look. As I told Mary above, AMC is the network that created it. Check it out and see what you think. :-)
DeleteI have not read any of the books by Anne Hillerman and only one by Tony Hillerman, but I should rectify that. I read Dance Hall of the Dead, which I think is the second Joe Leaphorn book, and am not sure whether to keep going from there or just read whatever I can find.
ReplyDeleteTracy, maybe just read what you can find. Long-running series both from the father and the daughter. ;-)
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