A Thief Of Time by Tony Hillerman
In this gripping mystery novel set in the American Southwest, two Navajo Tribal Police officers investigate a series of puzzling crimes linked to the illegal excavation and theft of Native American artifacts. As they delve deeper into the case, they encounter a cast of characters with conflicting interests, including anthropologists, collectors, and looters. The officers must navigate a landscape steeped in history and spiritual significance while racing against time to solve the crimes and bring the perpetrators to justice, all while contending with the personal and cultural challenges that arise during their quest.
The 5302nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1988
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 209
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 53rd on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- 69th on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- The 100 Best Thrillers according to Télérama (Télérama)