![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And the coincidence (or is it?) brings the two lawmen together, though at first Leaphorn is severely skeptical about Chee-because cops who get shot at are usually corrupt, because Chee's spiritual bent alienates the older, more worldly policeman. While Leaphorn is brooding about the three unsolved homicides in his district, an unknown assassin tries to kill Officer Chee some distance away. Joe Leaphorn and young, mystical Officer Jim Chee-without in any way diminishing the stark power and somber integrity that have distinguished previous exploits of the Navajo Tribal Police. Here, however, Hillerman brings together his two series characters-middle-aged, cynical Lieut. When fictional sleuths from different series join forces, the effect is usually shallow and gimmicky-as in the many recent collaborations of Bill Pronzini, for instance. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |