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A review by cjrayl
Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman
5.0
The complexity of this novel surpasses Hillerman's first book. The blending of Zuni facts and religion into the story serves to show the differences and gaps between the two peoples while observing these differences through the perspective of Leaphorn, the Navajo policeman. Sound confusing? It really isn't.
The story itself revolves around the death of one young man and the disappearance of another. Based on the myths of the Kachina, Leaphorn sets off to find the missing young man before he too is killed. Yet the overarching question is why? Why are these two young men targets? Could it be the possible drug drop that was going to take place? Or, maybe it has something to do with jealousy and the upcoming ceremonies on the Zuni Nation? Why is the archeology dig so important?
If you like a well crafted mystery, you will enjoy this book. Plus, as with Hillerman's books you will learn more about the four corner lands and the nations that call it home.
The story itself revolves around the death of one young man and the disappearance of another. Based on the myths of the Kachina, Leaphorn sets off to find the missing young man before he too is killed. Yet the overarching question is why? Why are these two young men targets? Could it be the possible drug drop that was going to take place? Or, maybe it has something to do with jealousy and the upcoming ceremonies on the Zuni Nation? Why is the archeology dig so important?
If you like a well crafted mystery, you will enjoy this book. Plus, as with Hillerman's books you will learn more about the four corner lands and the nations that call it home.