Part of Leaphorn & Chee, book 14
First published 2001
Three armed men strike the Ute nation's casino and vanish into the labyrinthine canyons along the Utah-Arizona border. The FBI deploys helicopters and advanced technology but fixates on a wounded deputy sheriff as their prime suspect. Navajo Tribal Police Sergeant Jim Chee spots a critical weakness in the federal investigation. His partner, retired Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, discovers fascinating links between the robbery and the legendary exploits of a famous Ute outlaw from the past. The two experienced lawmen decide to pursue their own investigation into the desert wilderness. As they track the fugitives through treacherous canyon country, Chee and Leaphorn find themselves embroiled in the most complex and dangerous manhunt they have ever faced. The case tests both their detective skills and their survival instincts as they race against time to solve the crime before more blood is shed.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Utah, Arizona, Ute Nation
Period: Contemporary
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