Magpie Speaks

Magpie Speaks, the follow-up to the acclaimed thriller Mojado, is a Navajo mystery that weaves together elements of supernatural intrigue and tribal justice. As old man Paul T'Sosi receives haunting dreams, Navajo trickster Magpie reveals a more terrifying secret, while the vengeful Navajo Wolf and a powerful witch threaten the safety of those close to tribal investigator Charlie Yazzie. Critics praise R. Allen Chappell's nuanced storytelling rooted in Navajo culture and land, solidifying his position as a leading voice in modern Navajo mystery fiction.