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The Way of the Bear

A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel, Book 8

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The Way of the Bear

By: Anne Hillerman
Narrated by: DeLanna Studi
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Fossil harvesting, ancient lore, greed, rejected love and murder combine in this gripping new installment of New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman’s Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series.

An unexpected death on a lonely road outside of Utah’s Bears Ears National Monument raises questions for Navajo Tribal Police officers Jim Chee and Bernadette Manuelito. Why would a seasoned outdoorsman and well-known paleontologist freeze to death within walking distance of his car? A second death brings more turmoil. Who is the unidentified man killed during a home invasion where nothing much seems to have been taken? Why was he murdered?

The Bears Ears area, at the edge of the Navajo Nation, is celebrated for its abundance of early human habitation sites and the discovery of unique fossils which revolutionized the scientific view of how early animals dealt with their changing world. Chee and Manuelito appreciate the area’s scenery and wealth of human and scientific resources, but their visit to this achingly beautiful place is disrupted by a current of unprecedented violence that sweeps them both into danger. Illicit romance, a fossilized jawbone, hints of witchcraft, and a mysterious disappearance during a blizzard add to the peril.

It takes all of Manuelito’s and Chee’s experience, skill, and intuition to navigate the threats that arise and see justice served.

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©2023 Anne Hillerman (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers
Fiction Historical Fiction Mystery Police Procedural World Literature Native American Natural History Crime Paleontology
Engaging Mystery • Cultural Insights • Accurate Navajo Pronunciation • Strong Female Characters • Intriguing Plotline
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I wish that I had read and not listened to this audio version. I’ve enjoyed the narrator’s work in the past, but I have to say this was pretty awful. This may have been caused by how it was produced or edited, and be less the narrator’s fault.

Not the narrator’s best work

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Loved the continuation of Chee and Bernie's story. Excellent tale. Loved the historical reference to Bears Ears.
Narrator was not good.

Brilliant story

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the pronunciation of some Navajo words and towns. we're not consistent with area or licals

good story

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I like the native american traditions, places and history and the twists in the book.

Easy to read/listen

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i found this one easier to follow than the first 2-3 anne Hillerman books. Characters WERE developed. They changed in unexpected ways. The editing of the audio was definitely rough.

I liked this one

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The performance needed a bit more work,
but even with that - the story was not very strong. Of course I love the Navajo characters and have for a long time, so this was a little disappointing.

Not as good as other Hillerman audio books

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I have always loved the Tony Hillerman series and went on to read the Ann Hillerman extension with Bernie. The addition of the politics of Trump and Biden added nothing to the overall story. I read to escape the craziness of the day. Otherwise I liked the story.

Tired of hearing about Biden & Trump

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While it started a bit slow it quickly picked ip to a nail biting ending. The only issue with the performance was what seemed like louder and forced pronunciation of Navajo words

Another winner

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I liked the complete story from beginning to end. I did find the phone call at the end from Leaphorn a bit odd to be written as it was.

how everything was so well interwoven.

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The story seemed ok but I can’t stand the narration. It’s monotone and dull. It was difficult to listen to the end of the book and enjoy the story. I hope this is the last one she reads!

Disappointing narration

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