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The Dark Wind

By: Tony Hillerman
Narrated by: George Guidall
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For Sergeant Jim Chee of the Navajo Tribal Police, the case begins when he finds a pair of boots in the rabbit brush beside a wilderness trail. The boots' owner lies nearby, his palms and soles "scalped" in what appears to be a witch's scavenging. The federal investigators tell Chee to mind his own business. But a series of disturbing events draws Chee into a dangerous web of intrigue spun by Navajo sorcery and white greed.

©1992 Tony Hillerman (P)1991 Recorded Books, LLC

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Loved the descriptions of landscape, the teachings about indigenous ways of thinking and different tribal traditions. Chee’s adventure as a new tribal police officer is full of twists and turns that are engaging and inspire respect for his ingenuity and courage. Hillerman presents lots to think about as you read and after you finish the book!

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Easy to follow

Several times the author had the main character, Chee, review what what he knew. This helped me to keep track of the characters and plot. Great read.

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great book

love all of the leaphorn and chee series. always find the books interesting. i love the native indian culture

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Excellent.

Loved the narrator. Loved the well developed story and the rythem it kept. Very good read

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superb plotting

The plot is intricate but developed so the reader has a chance of working out some, though not all of the solution to the puzzles. Even figuring out some answers, you're held to the he last page to see all the answers and understand the consequences of the believable and likeable characters. As for the narration - pleasurable: like listening to stories told by a favorite relative.

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Love the narrator, love the character: Jim Chee

I liked it all but know it’s really about the talent of yes , the author but in an audio book it’s all about the talent of the narrator!!!

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Interesting story. Likable Chee. Missed Leaphorn

Especially found all the tribal rituals and family/clan discussion interesting. And creates more respect for a culture/s which are different from what I know.

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Simply the Best

I have read and re-read (or, I should say, listened to) so many (perhaps all now) of Tony Hillerman’s books over the past three+ decades, that I am totally a fan.

Oddly enough, I had not read this one. But, as always, it was wonderful and was classic Tony Hillerman. I will not reveal the story, but I will encourage you to get this audiobook.

When I first started listening to Mr. Hillerman’s books, he did the narration. I rather enjoyed his renditions. Later, others would narrate his books. They did a fine job, but, I feel, the best continues to be Mr. George Guidall, who, after three decades, continues to be my favorite narrator. I have listened to countless narrations by Mr. Guidall, and I have NEVER been disappointed.

When Mr. Hillerman died at a relatively young age, it saddened me greatly. I had much Tony Hillerman paraphernalia, but I had to give it away to others, as keeping it was emotionally too hard on me. Thinking back now, I should have kept it.

But, I am aware that his daughter has picked up the pen and is continuing his legacy in her own way. I will endeavor to start reading (listening to) her books now.

I highly endorse this book and all Tony Hillerman books, and encourage you to make the purchase.

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Excellent

Hillerman never disappoints! I always enjoy Joe Chee’s thinking through questions to come to a solution. Background information about the Hopi and Navajo cultures enhance the experience.

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Excellent tale

True to both Navajo and Hopi cultures while at the same time being a suspenseful mystery.

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