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Meh. This was definitely not up to her usual standards. Interestingly, a WWII code talker helped with the audiobook production.

I did figure out the Leaphorn side of the story but it was still a good read. Leaphorn finds a dead body while hunting for a cave with ancient art & stays to help local authorities solve the murder. At home Manuelito observes a vehicular murder along the highway and goes under cover at a local pot farm trying to find answers.

I read and loved every book written by Tony Hillerman. I‘ve also read all of Anne‘s which continue and built on her father‘s characters. This one, unfortunately, has a phoned-in quality and falls flat. Chee and Manuelito are pursuing different crimes in different locations. Chee has gone to Antelope Canyon and discovers a murder. Bernie goes undercover in what should be a hemp farm, but is actually a drug operation. Hopefully awaiting her next.

I usually read on ebook but I am enjoying all the textures of a real book. I unexpectedly found it on the shelf at the library.

Although I like her books, this isn't my favorite Anne Hillerman. Jim Chee and Bernie Manuelito are separated and working on two different mysteries. Each mystery is interesting but it felt like two books instead of one cohesive story. I'm using this for #Booked2022 #MakeYourOwnPrompt - A favorite author. @Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage