In 1975, small-town journalist Moon Mathias ventures into the turmoil of Southeast Asia in search of the young daughter of his recently deceased brother, a quest that takes him from Manila to the jungles of Cambodia as he uncovers a dangerous trail of smuggling, intrigue, and possible murder
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"[It] proves Hillerman can write good fiction without calling in the Tribal Police."--Entertainment Weekly
"Hillerman does an exemplary job...offering plenty of romance and suspense."--San Francisco Chronicle
"An atmospheric and successful thriller...a thoughtful tale of high adventure."--San Jose Mercury News
An atmospheric and successful thriller...a thoughtful tale of high adventure. --San Jose Mercury News"
Hillerman does an exemplary job...offering plenty of romance and suspense. --San Francisco Chronicle"
[It] proves Hillerman can write good fiction without calling in the Tribal Police. --Entertainment Weekly"
Tony Hillerman (1925-2008), an Albuquerque, New Mexico, resident since 1963, was the author of 29 books, including the popular 18-book mystery series featuring Navajo police officers Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn, two non-series novels, two children's books, and nonfiction works. He had received every major honor for mystery fiction; awards ranging from the Navajo Tribal Council's commendation to France 's esteemed Grand prix de litterature policiere. Western Writers of America honored him with the Wister Award for Lifetime achievement in 2008. He served as president of the prestigious Mystery Writers of America, and was honored with that group's Edgar Award and as one of mystery fiction's Grand Masters. In 2001, his memoir, Seldom Disappointed, won both the Anthony and Agatha Awards for best nonfiction.
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Hardback. Condition: Good. A phone call in 1975 changes Moon Mathias's life forever, as a voice on the line tells him his dead brother's baby daughter -- a child Moon never knew existed -- is waiting for him in Southeast Asia. A task he believes beyond his meager talents is pulling Moon to Vietnam. In a chilling world of mystery and silence, disguise and deception, he'll risk everything for the sake of one little girl -- and discover a Moon Mathias who's a better man than he ever thought he could be. Performed by Jay O. Sanders Enhanced CD: CD features an interactive program which can be viewed on your computer, including: a photo galary, an author Q & A and a 35 years of excellence timeline. Seller Inventory # CIN0786205741G