A Thief of Time

In Tony Hillerman's gripping eighth novel, A Thief of Time, Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee embark on a perilous quest to find a missing anthropologist at a desecrated Indian ruin, where "thieves of time" exploit sacred ground for profit. As they uncover a trail of stolen artifacts and encounter two mysterious corpses linked to the scientist, the duo delves into both modern mysteries and ancient histories. This compelling narrative weaves themes of murder, love, and forgiveness against a backdrop of rich cultural significance.