First Paragraph:
Luis Horseman leaned the flat stone very carefully against the piñon twig, adjusted its balance exactly, and then cautiously withdrew his hand. The twig bent, but held. Horseman rocked back on his heels and surveyed the deadfall. He should have put a little more blood on the twig, he thought, but it might be enough. He had placed this one just right, with the twig at the edge of the kangaroo rat's trail. The least nibble and the stone would fall. He reached into his shirt front, pulled out a leather pouch, extracted an odd-shaped lump of turquoise, and placed it on the ground in front of him.
Teaser (from Page 43 in my book of three complete Hillerman novels):
Here the cliffs closed in, rising in sheer, almost smooth walls nearly four hundred feet to a narrow slit of sky above. Here in this slot of eroded stone darkness came early.
Genre: Mystery / Thriller
Book Length: 304 Pages (mass market paperback)
171 pages (in my 3-book volume)
Amazon Link: The Blessing Way
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This sounds like a series I would enjoy! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI have never read this author, but I loved the descriptions. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHere's mine: “FIVE DAYS LEFT”
His descriptions of the Four Corners area are amazing. I feel as if I'm there.
DeleteGreat book! I loved pretty much the entire series. I used to live in Arizona and passed through the Four Corners area from time to time. I was always watching for landmarks, lol.
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I love the way Tony Hillerman makes the landscape, climate, and vast distances of the Four Corners a part of his stories. The Navajo culture is fascinating to me too. He was a gifted writer.
DeleteOoohh, that sounds so tense.. And I haven't heard about it. I love that cover, it's very old-fashioned! I like the feel of it. Happy reading! :)
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Tony Hillerman was a great storyteller. His books are among my favorites.
DeleteI really should read some Tony Hillerman. I read an essay he wrote that put me in awe of him because he writes mysteries without plotting out in advance how to solve them. That's brave.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I didn't know that about him.
DeleteThis looks interesting, and I think I would enjoy the setting as well. I like the first paragraph...
ReplyDeleteTony Hillerman really takes his readers out into the remote setting of this area. The vast distances often play a part in his plots.
DeleteI am not familiar with the series, but it sounds wonderful! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteAll of his books are definitely worth reading.
DeleteRereads can be amazing because you suddenly discover all of these new things that you never noticed the first time! I am really interested in Navajo culture, but haven't read enough about it. This beginning sounds really interesting, I love the precision with which the ritual is described. And the teaser has some beautiful description in it. I always appreciate it when nature is given a big part of a novel, because it's so important to how people act! Thanks for stopping by :) Have a good week!
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If you want to learn about Navajo culture (while enjoying a story), then you'll like Tony Hillerman's mysteries. I've found them all to be fascinating.
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It's been ages since I last read a Hillerman book. My dad was a huge fan of his.
ReplyDeleteIt had been quite a while since I'd read one too. I'm glad I reread this one.
DeleteNot a series that I'd ever find available here but I love the sound of the setting and the descriptions of Navajo culture so would be sure to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteInteresting description!
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of this method of trapping prey until I read this book. A rat doesn't sound like a very appetizing meal, but I'm sure I'd eat one if I were hungry enough!
DeleteI'm interested in what kind of trap he is setting...
ReplyDeleteMine this week is a historical romance/adventure set around the opium trade in early America: http://pdworkman.com/excerpt-from-against-the-tide-teasertuesday/
So was I. Makes sense, though!
DeleteI love Tony Hillerman, I would keep reading, especially since it's been quite a while since I've read something by him. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed rereading this story and will read others in the coming weeks.
DeleteOne of my dad's favorite authors.
ReplyDeleteYour teaser this week is delightfully atmospheric. I love Wild West-type tales. Great pick!!
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This is a contemporary mystery (not historical), released in 1970.
DeleteI love his books. My sister and I took a trip to visit some of the places he wrote about and had a great time doing it.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to the Four Corners, but I have been to other parts of New Mexico and Colorado. Beautiful (but sometimes desolate) country. I'd love to go back there and explore more.
DeleteI haven't read any of Hillerman's novels, but I like the descriptive writing in the intro.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your teaser though it doesn't sound quite like something I would enjoy reading. Hope your loving it!! Happy Tuesday and Thank you for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteThat's the great thing about these Tuesday posts. Not everybody likes everything, but there's something for everyone!
DeleteI've been reading Tony's books for many years. I don't think I've read this one. Excellent descriptive writing like he always does! I think a trip to the library is in order:)
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Absolutely! He has received all kinds of awards. His books are treasures.
DeleteI've never read this author's books, but I really should. They sound great.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully descriptive! Lovely teaser! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a good one Sandra - I would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteI'm a Hillerman fan too and it was great to read that first paragraph again. Thanks for sharing it. It makes me sad that he is gone and we will no longer new stories from him.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me sad too.
DeleteI haven't read any of Tony Hillerman's books, but this looks good. Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
ReplyDeleteThis book is totally new to me. But by your great teaser, I definitely need to check it out soon! I hope your enjoying it! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my TT @ Addicted Readers! :)
Both the intro and the teaser really give a great impression of the setting. Thanks for visiting my TT http://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2014/11/04/teaser-tuesday-november-4/
ReplyDeleteGreat teaser! I'll check this one out:)
ReplyDeleteI've read one by this author in the past and it was pretty good. Hope you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteGreat teaser! That sounds like a good read! Thanks for stopping by my blog, and have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI adore Tony Hillerman!! Well, his Navajo mysteries anyway. I don't much care for his East Coast books.
ReplyDeletePretty interesting teaser :) Thanks for dropping by my blog ♥
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