Hunting Badger by Tony Hillerman audiobook

Hunting Badger

By Tony Hillerman
Read by George Guidall

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The Leaphorn and Chee Series

5.83 Hours Unabridged
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    ISBN: 9781705091623

In this fourteenth novel featuring Navajo Tribal Policemen Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Sergeant Jim Chee, three men raid the gambling casino run by the Ute nation and then disappear into the maze of canyons on the Utah-Arizona border. When the FBI, with its helicopters and high-tech equipment, focuses on a wounded deputy sheriff as a possible suspect, Sergeant Jim Chee and his longtime colleague, retired Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, launch an investigation of their own. Chee sees a dangerous flaw in the federal theory; Leaphorn sees intriguing connections to the exploits of a legendary Ute bandit–hero. And together, they find themselves caught up in the most perplexing—and deadly—criminal manhunt of their lives.

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Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award

In this fourteenth novel featuring Navajo Tribal Policemen Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Sergeant Jim Chee, three men raid the gambling casino run by the Ute nation and then disappear into the maze of canyons on the Utah-Arizona border.

When the FBI, with its helicopters and high-tech equipment, focuses on a wounded deputy sheriff as a possible suspect, Sergeant Jim Chee and his longtime colleague, retired Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, launch an investigation of their own.

Chee sees a dangerous flaw in the federal theory; Leaphorn sees intriguing connections to the exploits of a legendary Ute bandit–hero. And together, they find themselves caught up in the most perplexing—and deadly—criminal manhunt of their lives.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Newcomers will be immediately at ease with George Guidall’s adroit performance…[with] perfect pacing and astute portraits. His insight captures the conflicts of the Navaho traditional values in contemporary times. Guidall’s masterful storytelling is perfectly in sync with Hillerman’s narrative. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” AudioFile
“A jaunty and satisfying tale of intrigue, deception, and suspense.” Los Angeles Times
“Based in part on a real 1998 case….Hillerman is in top form, creating dialogue that will bring listeners into real sympathy with the people and proceedings described.” Publishers Weekly
“Plenty of action and surprises, along with dynamic central characters struggling to live in the modern world without sacrificing their culture.” Library Journal

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Author Bio: Tony Hillerman

Author Bio: Tony Hillerman

Tony Hillerman (1925–2008) was an American author of award–winning mysteries set on the Navajo Indian reservation featuring Native American policeman Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee, twelve novels of which made the New York Times bestsellers list. His Leaphorn novels have won the Edgar Award, Anthony Award, and Macavity Award for Best Novel. His other honors include the Center for the American Indian’s Ambassador Award, the Spur Award for Best Western Novel, and the Navajo Tribal Council Special Friend of the Dineh award. The Western Writers of America honored him with the Wister Award for Lifetime achievement in 2008, and was named by the Mystery Writers of America as one of mystery fiction’s Grand Masters. He also wrote several stand-alone novels, books for children, and nonfiction.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Category: Fiction/Mystery & Detective
Runtime: 5.83
Audience: Adult
Language: English