{"product_id":"the-way-of-the-bear-9780063313972","title":"The Way of the Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An intriguing plot matches the well-developed, reflective leads. As always, the real strength of this series lies in its authentic atmosphere, evocative descriptions of the landscape, and fascinating details of Navajo life. Hillerman consistently satisfies.\" --Publishers Weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossil harvesting, ancient lore, greed, rejected love and murder combine in this gripping new installment of \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Anne Hillerman's Leaphorn, Chee \u0026amp; Manuelito series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn unexpected death on a lonely road outside of Utah's Bears Ears National Monument raises questions for Navajo Tribal Police officers Jim Chee and Bernadette Manuelito. Why would a seasoned outdoorsman and well-known paleontologist freeze to death within walking distance of his car? A second death brings more turmoil. Who is the unidentified man killed during a home invasion where nothing much seems to have been taken? Why was he murdered?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bears Ears area, at the edge of the Navajo Nation, is celebrated for its abundance of early human habitation sites and the discovery of unique fossils which revolutionized the scientific view of how early animals dealt with their changing world. Chee and Manuelito appreciate the area's scenery and wealth of human and scientific resources, but their visit to this achingly beautiful place is disrupted by a current of unprecedented violence that sweeps them both into danger. Illicit romance, a fossilized jawbone, hints of witchcraft, and a mysterious disappearance during a blizzard add to the peril.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt takes all of Manuelito's and Chee's experience, skill, and intuition to navigate the threats that arise and see justice served.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHillerman, Anne:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnne Hillerman\u003c\/strong\u003e is the bestselling author of the Leaphorn, Chee \u0026amp; Manuelito mysteries. The series was created by her father, Tony Hillerman. She is also an executive producer of the \u003cem\u003eDark Winds\u003c\/em\u003e television series on AMC. When Anne's not working, she loves to walk with her dogs, read, cook, travel and enjoy the night sky. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Tucson, Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50583898587410,"sku":"9780063313972","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4d84a9f4-2987-4cef-a564-5b2486712124.jpg?v=1748510953","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-way-of-the-bear-9780063313972","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}