Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I'm always nervous when another author takes over writing a favorite series, especially one as long-running as Chee and Leaphorn. I had nothing to fear this time. Ms. Hillerman has done a masterful job of extending her father's series. Her writing is well-crafted, and her ear for the dialogue of our favorite characters is true. The plot's echoes of prior adventures has twists and turns that kept me reading straight through until the end without a break. I especially enjoyed getting to know Bernie Manuelito as a true fully dimensional character in her own right, rather than a supporting character to Chee. The weaving of stories of the old ones into Bernie's everyday life as a modern Navajo woman adds texture and color in subtle but instructive ways. I'm looking forward to hearing more of her adventures. Let me add that I'm not a professional reviewer. I'm just an avid mystery reader from Albuquerque who really enjoyed this book. I'm so happy the series is in such capable hands.