Books like Rock with wings by Anne Hillerman
In “Rock with Wings,” Navajo Tribal Police Jim Chee and Bernadette Manuelito, guided by their seasoned mentor Joe Leaphorn, tackle two intertwined mysteries: a missing woman and the fallout of a failed drug raid. Their investigation delves into the complexities of reservation life, law enforcement, and community trust.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Anne Hillerman
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