The Way of the Bear: A Novel

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Winner of the New Mexico-Arizona Book Award for Best Mystery

Fossil harvesting, ancient lore, greed, rejected love and murder combine in this gripping new installment of New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillermans Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series.

An unexpected death on a lonely road outside of Utahs Bears Ears National Monument raises questions for Navajo Tribal Police officers Jim Chee and Bernadette Manuelito. Why would a seasoned outdoorsman and well-known paleontologist freeze to death within walking distance of his car A second death brings more turmoil. Who is the unidentified man killed during a home invasion where nothing much seems to have been taken Why was he murdered

The Bears Ears area, at the edge of the Navajo Nation, is celebrated for its abundance of early human habitation sites and the discovery of unique fossils which revolutionized the scientific view of how early animals dealt with their changing world. Chee and Manuelito appreciate the areas scenery and wealth of human and scientific resources, but their visit to this achingly beautiful place is disrupted by a current of unprecedented violence that sweeps them both into danger. Illicit romance, a fossilized jawbone, hints of witchcraft, and a mysterious disappearance during a blizzard add to the peril.

It takes all of Manuelitos and Chees experience, skill, and intuition to navigate the threats that arise and see justice served.

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"An intriguing plot matches the well-developed, reflective leads. As always, the real strength of this series lies in its authentic atmosphere, evocative descriptions of the landscape, and fascinating details of Navajo life. Hillerman consistently satisfies." Publishers Weekly Besides offering an involving mystery, Hillerman delivers meaty insights on the natural world, paleontology, ancient and enduring Navajo customs and traditions, and the role of Indigenous people in preserving the land and natures bounty. Booklist The Way of the Bear is the eighth in Anne Hillermans absorbing Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito novels. And its probably packed with more mystery scenes than any of her others in the series. . . . The mysteries begin with the first sentence and keep building, foreshadowing drama and crimes. Albuquerque Journal Anne Hillerman brilliantly continues the Hillerman legacy, expanding the mystery genre by making Bernadette Manuelito Americas most popular Native American female law enforcement officer. David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author "Anne Hillermans taken familiar characters and locations and struck out on a literary legacy all her own. Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire Series Anne Hillerman is a star. J. A. Jance, New York Times bestselling author I truly love the continuing series of novels by Anne Hillerman featuring Joe Leaphorn, Jim Chee, and Bernadette Manuelitowho are, each in their own way, fictional characters for the ages. Douglas Preston, New York Times bestseller author

Author Bio

Anne Hillerman is an award-winning reporter, the author of several non-fiction books and the daughter of New York Times bestselling author Tony HIllerman. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and this is her fourth novel.