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From New York Times bestselling author Tony Hillerman comes another thrilling mystery featuring Leaphorn & Chee who encounter a bizarre case that borders between the supernatural and murder—now available in a limited Olive Edition. “Brilliant…as fascinating as it is original.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch Homicide is always an abomination, but there is something exceptionally disturbing about the victim discovered in a high, lonely place—a corpse with a mouth full of sand—abandoned at a crime scene seemingly devoid of tracks or useful clues. Though it goes against his better judgment, Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn cannot help but suspect the hand of a supernatural killer. There is palpable evil in the air, and Leaphorn's pursuit of a Wolf-Witch leads him where even the bravest men fear, on a chilling trail that winds perilously between mysticism and murder.
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Is The Blessing Way appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This mystery novel features a murder investigation with disturbing imagery (corpse with sand-filled mouth) and themes of supernatural evil, but violence is not graphically depicted. No sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence.
Who'll love this
Older teens who enjoy atmospheric mysteries with cultural depth and supernatural elements will find this gripping detective story compelling.