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Another entertaining Hillerman mystery which explores the illegal trade in ancient artifacts and desecration of Native American burial grounds. No spoiler here--it's a good book! This sympathetic approach to the European settlers' treatment of our aboriginal people over the centuries is so refreshing...and would have been almost unthinkable at the turn of the previous century. Dare I say it? Have we become a more humane and ethical society? With some notable exceptions, I'm inclined to say "YES!" It's far too easy to become cynical today, but I do feel that there are still a majority of good and decent people out there of all faiths. Through Hillerman I've learned so much about the culture of the southwestern tribes, and there is genuinely much to be admired. I personally would not give up my moderns life to live in a Hogan, but the Navajo worldview is well worth studying, IMO.


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A Thief of Time Joe Leaphorn/Jim Chee Novels Tony Hillerman Books Reviews

Well-written, but it's Hillerman so what do you expect? Looks at the anthropological study of the ancient predecessors of the native peoples and their artifacts. I hope in 1000 years someone is digging through our cemeteries in the name of science. It would serve us right.
I first read the is book decades ago, when it was first published. A couple of years ago, I got to spend several days in Southern Utah. That experience enhanced my enjoyment of Tony Hillerman's vivid depiction of Navajo country and its inhabitants. First rate mystery but even better at bringing out the way the Navajo can live in and revere their arid home place. He truly is a master writer
I started reading Tony Hillerman years ago. Every so often I revisit his classic southwestern mysteries. A Thief of Time was the first Hillerman I read. When I finished I promptly went out and bought the previous books and eagerly awaited each new book that came out. Born and raised in NM, I was not there, home in NM, when I first read this book. His beautiful scenic descriptions were a comfort to me when I lost myself in his stories. The characters, while fictional, were familiar as old friends. If you are new to Hillerman give him a try. I think you will like him.
I am not one for these type of novels, in fact, I had to push through the first few chapters. Though once you get through the pleasantries, a juicy and compelling tale awaits you. I ended up finishing the book in two - three days, and you could probably finish it in one sitting if you were comitted enough. The characters were likable and relatable. In fact, Leaphorn, our main detective, is the most interesting of all. How he figures out the mystery of the missing Eleanor Friedman-Bernal is astonishing. The clues were lied before us, but it was only when you reached the final chapter did the puzzle pieces connect. Although I have praise for this book, I did only give it a four star rating. As I said, I am not one for these type of stories and if I had not trucked through like I did, I probably would not have finished it. But nonetheless, I highly recommend this novel if you want to immerse yourself into Navajo culture and a case that will keep you on your toes.
Tony Hillerman is one of my favorite authors. A Thief of Time was riveting, with well drawn characters, an intricate plot, and the inimitable Joe Leaphorn never fails to stimulate my thinking along with him as he solves the mystery. The descriptions of the land, the weather, the canyons are superb.
Highly recommend to anyone.
I’ve read all the Hllerman books featuring Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn, years ago, in paper, and now I’m going back to read them again on the . This book is an excellent place to start (if not as good as starting with book 1), and like all the books will entertain while leading the novice through the fascinating and conflicting worlds of Native American mythologies and current life. The landscape is alive, the motives dark, and the protagonists real. Not to be missed.
Thief in Time is set in the Chaco Cultural site where many Anazazi ruins are found. The story revolves around a missing female anthropologists. The search for her takes Detective Leaphorn down the San Juan River and into the depths of the mysterious Many Ruins Canyon. I learned a great deal about pot hunters and grave differs, but I found the motivation for murder weak. I read this story in the series of mysteries set on the Navajo Reservation because Hillerman said it was his breakout novel. I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first two in the series, but will continue reading the series. I love learning about the native American culture this way. So much more fun and insightful than documentaries on the subject.
Another entertaining Hillerman mystery which explores the illegal trade in ancient artifacts and desecration of Native American burial grounds. No spoiler here--it's a good book! This sympathetic approach to the European settlers' treatment of our aboriginal people over the centuries is so refreshing...and would have been almost unthinkable at the turn of the previous century. Dare I say it? Have we become a more humane and ethical society? With some notable exceptions, I'm inclined to say "YES!" It's far too easy to become cynical today, but I do feel that there are still a majority of good and decent people out there of all faiths. Through Hillerman I've learned so much about the culture of the southwestern tribes, and there is genuinely much to be admired. I personally would not give up my moderns life to live in a Hogan, but the Navajo worldview is well worth studying, IMO.