The Ghostway
The Ghostway
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
WesternNavajo Reservation • 1980s
1992
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Ghostway, Navajo Tribal Police officer Jim Chee investigates a complex case involving murder and cultural rituals. The narrative follows his journey through Navajo traditions and customs as he seeks to uncover the truth behind the mysterious circumstances. The novel combines elements of crime and cultural exploration within a Southwestern landscape.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Challenging
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
14,080 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
The Ghostway by Tony Hillerman is praised for its vivid depiction of Navajo culture and intriguing mystery plot. Readers appreciate the atmospheric setting and multidimensional characters. However, some critics find the pacing uneven and the resolution less engaging. Overall, it remains a compelling entry in Hillerman's series, blending cultural insight with suspense.
Who Should Read The Ghostway?
A reader intrigued by The Ghostway by Tony Hillerman will likely enjoy gripping mysteries steeped in Native American culture. Similar readers might be fans of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series and Agatha Christie's Miss Marple stories due to Hillerman's intricate plots and rich cultural settings.
14,080 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
301
Novel • Fiction
•
Mystery & Crime Fiction•
WesternNavajo Reservation • 1980s
1992
Adult
18+ years
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