Thief of Time by Tony Hillerman (1990, Mass Market)

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Dive into the captivating world of Tony Hillerman with "Thief of Time," a gripping tale that weaves through the mysteries of cultural heritage and Native American lore. Published by HarperCollins in 1988, this trade paperback edition offers a profound suspense experience with its intricate narrative and thrilling plot twists. With 209 pages of engrossing fiction, this book measures 6.8 by 4.2 inches and is a comfortable 0.9 inches in height. It's an ideal companion for both avid readers and newcomers to Hillerman's work, providing a seamless blend of police procedural and cultural intrigue without the weight of an ISBN. Enjoy this literary journey with free shipping on your brand-new copy.

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PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100061000043
ISBN-139780061000041
eBay Product ID (ePID)20713

Product Key Features

Book TitleThief of Time
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMystery & Detective / Police Procedural, Cultural Heritage, Thrillers / Suspense, Native American & Aboriginal
Publication Year1990
FeaturesReprint
GenreFiction
AuthorTony Hillerman
FormatMass Market

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight5.9 Oz
Item Length6.8 in
Item Width4.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN87-046147
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Decimal813/.54
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisDon't miss the TV series, Dark Winds, based on the Leaphorn, Chee, & Manuelito novels, now on AMC and AMC+! "All of Tony Hillerman's Navajo tribal police novels have been brilliant, but A Thief of Time is flat-out marvelous."--USA Today From New York Times bestselling author Tony Hillerman, A Thief of Time is the eighth novel featuring Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee as they find themselves in hot pursuit of a depraved killer. At a moonlit Indian ruin where "thieves of time" ravage sacred ground in the name of profit, a noted anthropologist vanishes while on the verge of making a startling, history-altering discovery. Amid stolen goods and desecrated bones, two corpses are discovered, shot by bullets fitting the gun of the missing scientist. There are modern mysteries buried in despoiled ancient places, and Navajo Tribal Policemen Leaphorn and Chee must plunge into the past to unearth an astonishing truth and a cold-hearted killer. In his breakout novel, Hillerman paints a stunning portrait of the psychology of murder--and offers a heart-rending example of love and forgiveness., Don't miss the TV series, Dark Winds , based on the Leaphorn, Chee, & Manuelito novels, now on AMC and AMC+! "All of Tony Hillerman's Navajo tribal police novels have been brilliant, but A Thief of Time is flat-out marvelous."-- USA Today From New York Times bestselling author Tony Hillerman, A Thief of Time is the eighth novel featuring Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee as they find themselves in hot pursuit of a depraved killer. At a moonlit Indian ruin where "thieves of time" ravage sacred ground in the name of profit, a noted anthropologist vanishes while on the verge of making a startling, history-altering discovery. Amid stolen goods and desecrated bones, two corpses are discovered, shot by bullets fitting the gun of the missing scientist. There are modern mysteries buried in despoiled ancient places, and Navajo Tribal Policemen Leaphorn and Chee must plunge into the past to unearth an astonishing truth and a cold-hearted killer. In his breakout novel, Hillerman paints a stunning portrait of the psychology of murder--and offers a heart-rending example of love and forgiveness., When two corpses appear amid stolen goods and bones at an ancient burial site, Navajo Tribal Policemen Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee must plunge into the past to unearth the astonishing truth behind a mystifying series of horrific murders. Movie rights sold and characters of Leaphorn and Chee licensed to Wildwood Enterprises (Robert Redford's production company)., A noted anthropologist vanishes at a moonlit Indian ruin where "thieves of time" ravage sacred ground for profit. When two corpses appear amid stolen goods and bones at an ancient burial site, Navajo Tribal Policemen Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee must plunge into the past to unearth the astonishing truth behind a mystifying series of horrific murders.
LC Classification NumberPS3558.I45

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