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Vibrant with the spirit of the Navajo people of the Southwest, Hillerman's new story is a spellbinder, like his Edgar Winner Dance Hall of the Dead and other praised novels. Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee of the tribal police work together here, trying to solve crimes that resist logic. There are no clues to three homicides or to the attempted murder of Chee. Leaphorn thinks a "skinwalker," or witch, could have attacked the victims, all adherents of shamanism, as they are otherwise unrelated. The skinwalkers represent a schism between witchcraft and the traditional Navajo Way. A second attempt on Chee bolsters Leaphorn's suspicion since Chee is an aspiring shaman. The story gathers momentum and tension as the partners get closer to the moment when the murderer comes into the open, and the tragic reason for the crimes becomes painfully clear. 30,000 first printing; BOMC alternate; author tour.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Three shotgun blasts explode into the trailer of Officer Jim Chee of the Navajo Tribal Police. But Chee survives to join partner Lt. Joe Leaphorn in a frightening investigation that takes them into a dark world of ritual, witchcraft, and blood—all tied to the elusive and evil "skinwalker." Brimming with Navajo lore and sizzling suspense, Skinwalkers brings Chee and Leaphorn, Hillerman's bestselling detective team, together for the first time.

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Skinwalkers excellent Hillerman, Juil 23 2006

Par	bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - Voir tous mes commentaires (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Skinwalkers (Audio Cassette)

"Sun will be created - They say he has planned it all."
Skinwalkers are witches in the Navaho legends and can fly or turn themselves into a dog or wolf. This mystery involves the conflict between Skinwalkers and shamen and belegana medicine. Then again it may be a straight forward set of independent murders. In any event it looks like some one is out to kill Navajo Tribal Police Officer Jim Chee and he has not got a clue as to why.

As with all of Tony Hillerman's stories you have the feeling you are there. In fact if you have visited or live in the area (Four Corners canyons) that the mystery takes part in, you will be better able to identify with the people and landmarks. And as with his other books there is an overt and covert story.

I have read the book but the addition of the voice of George Guidall ads a dimension to the story by helping visualize the people and correcting pronunciation of certain words. I suggest you read the book and listen to the recorded version.

I first saw the TV version of Skinwalkers with Robert Redford. He has a habit of redfordizing stories for his own agenda. This book was so strongly written that I thought Redford did not have a chance to modify it. I was wrong.

The book is much more in depth and the motive and additional characters made the mystery much more intriguing.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Tony Hillerman & Skinwalkers, Jui 4 2004

Par	Sean Wallace (Gallup nm) - Voir tous mes commentaires

This review is from: Skinwalkers Mm (Mass Market Paperback)

My book is about a mystery that goes on in the Navajo Nation. The characters in the book are victims that are bothered in the night. The main characters in the book goes on a investagation to find the culprit of the raids in the night. The characters name is Jim Cheeand he is one of the people that are afraid of the night. He as a cat that doesn't go out at night to hunt because it is to scared.The book takes place in Farmington and Shiprock, Chinle. It all started with a gun shot near Jim Chee's house. The police try to help him find the skinwalker that is bmessing around with him. Some of the stories that go around the Navajo Nation are true. The stories are mainley about skinwalkers that are messing with people. The book is really cool because it really twist your mind. I also think that people that read it is going to get scared because I got scared reading it in the night. My mom bought me the book because she thought I would it and I did. I gave the book five stars because it is a reality thing. They made a movie about it but I never got the chance to see it. The book is very interesting and it really takes your breath away. Some people have already read it and they probably think it's really cool. I also think the author really is bringing southwest alive and making it interesting.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Exciting and Mysterious, Mai 27 2004

Par	AdrianMorris (Gallup,NM USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires

This review is from: Skinwalkers Mm (Mass Market Paperback)

Hillerman a bestselling author of fictional mysteries about the Navajo's and there ways, brings together another mysterious tale of ritual and witchcraft. "Skinwalkers" is a book as mysterious as it's name , leads you into the dark suspence of a person of wicked doings, a skinwalker. The story shows conflicts between the skinwalker and Officers Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn as they battle the dark and mysterious ways of the evil skinwalker.
Hillerman has proven that he's taken the time to go into the Navajo culture - good and evil. The story also shows great imagery in talking about the Navajo's traditional doings and also the ways of the wicked and very mysterious skinwalker. I would recomend this book to those who like mysterious and yet interesting ways of a different culture.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Leaphorn needs to work on his people skills!
I found Chee's interest in training to be a shaman fascinating. He is the one with the people skills which is what makes people at the Tribal Police and the Navajos like and... Read more

Publi� le Nov. 24 2003 par beth smith

5.0�toiles sur 5 Hillerman at his best
As long time fans of Tony Hillerman know, Navaho Tribal Police officers Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn didn't always work together. Read more

Publi� le Ao� 18 2003 par D. B. Killings

5.0�toiles sur 5 Mystery and Character
Hillerman's marvelous mysteries pit Officer Jim Chee and Lt. Joe Leaporn against a variety of nefarious evil doers. Read more

Publi� le Juil 26 2003 par W. S. McKenzie

5.0�toiles sur 5 Superb
Were I able to give this book more than 5 stars, I would do so. It is probably Hillerman's masterpiece. Read more

Publi� le Mai 4 2003 par A reader