Skinwalkers

In Tony Hillerman's compelling seventh novel featuring the beloved Navajo Tribal Police duo, "Skinwalkers," Officer Jim Chee becomes the inexplicable target of a shotgun attack while he sleeps. Surviving the ambush, Chee is left to grapple with who would want him dead, an unsettling question that ripples through the usually tranquil Navajo Nation. Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, a seasoned investigator with a deep understanding of his people and land, begins to connect Chee's assault to a series of brutal, seemingly ritualistic murders plaguing the reservation. As Leaphorn and Chee reluctantly join forces, their investigation delves into a world where modern law enforcement clashes with ancient beliefs and dark superstitions. They find themselves enmeshed in a terrifying quest to uncover the truth behind these killings, which points ominously towards the malevolent figures of Navajo legend: the skinwalkers—witches capable of transforming into animals, embodying pure evil. The deeper they dig, the more dangerous their path becomes, threatening to ensnare them in a nightmare of ritual, witchcraft, and blood.