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Two adolescent Navajo cousins from different worlds bond during a summer herding sheep on their grandmother's ranch in Arizona while learning more about their family's past and themselves. [more inside]
posted by pjsky on Nov 28, 2023 - 2 comments

Leaphorn and Chee discover evidence that connects their cases, only for Leaphorn to realize justice won't be easily served. Meanwhile, Manuelito prepares for a big life change.
posted by kitten kaboodle on Sep 7, 2023 - 1 comment

With his suspect in custody, Leaphorn races against the clock to get a confession while Chee goes under cover at the cult that ties their investigations together; Manuelito counsels a teenager who is nervous about the draft.
posted by kitten kaboodle on Sep 1, 2023 - 1 comment

Leaphorn risks his life in pursuit of a suspect; Manuelito stands up to the sheriff in a bid to rescue her boss; seeking answers on a case, Chee considers a dangerous proposition.
posted by kitten kaboodle on Aug 23, 2023 - 1 comment

After facing off with a dangerous man, Chee strikes out on his own; Leaphorn and Manuelito partner with the sheriff's department, leading Leaphorn to identify a vital clue.
posted by kitten kaboodle on Aug 17, 2023 - 1 comment

Leaphorn explores personal ties to an increasingly mysterious case; Chee is questioned by a reluctant Sgt. Manuelito; the discovery of a body sends Leaphorn and Manuelito in pursuit of a child in danger.
posted by kitten kaboodle on Aug 12, 2023 - 2 comments

Tribal Policeman Joe Leaphorn investigates the death of a man involved in a mysterious cult, while Jim Chee, moonlighting as a PI, works a case of his own. When the investigations collide, Leaphorn and Chee find themselves in grave danger. [more inside]
posted by kitten kaboodle on Aug 5, 2023 - 4 comments

Moth is a teen grieving the loss of her parents and brother in a car accident that only she survived. She feels unseen at school and home. Sani is the new kid in town stuck with a stepdad that has no use for a Navajo stepson. Moth grew up schooled in Hoodoo traditions by her grandfather. Sani is schooled in Navajo customs by his Medicine Man father. Together they decide to ditch their Virginia suburban town and head west on an epic road trip of self-discovery and healing. This outstanding YA debut novel is written in free verse and touches on grief, depression, family, self-identity, and first love; while weaving Hoodo and Navajo mythology throughout the story. The ending will make you want to go back to the first page and re-read it immediately. The book was a finalist for the 2021 National Book Award for young people's literature.
posted by COD on Apr 5, 2023 - 0 comments

Saul puts together a little production, and throws the Mesa Verde team a curve ball. Mike increases the pressure on Lalo, while Nacho struggles to gain support. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 24, 2020 - 34 comments