Song of the Lion

In this gripping Southwestern mystery, Officer Bernadette Manuelito and her husband, Sergeant Jim Chee, alongside retired Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, dive into a complex investigation following a car bombing at Shiprock High School. Initially believed to be ecoterrorism tied to a major development project, the case reveals deeper tensions between the Hopi and Dine tribes. As the trio uncovers layers of deceit and revenge, they confront a meticulous killer with a chilling agenda. Anne Hillerman masterfully weaves the rich cultural backdrop of Navajo Country into a narrative that honors her father’s legacy while delivering fresh suspense.