Ancient Blood, R. Allen Chappell
Ancient Blood, R. Allen Chappell
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Ancient Blood

Author: R. Allen Chappell

Narrator: Kaipo Schwab

Unabridged: 5 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/05/2016

Synopsis

In the third book of the Navajo Nation series, Charlie Yazzie's former archaeology professor becomes the target of a ruthless Indian rights movement, one determined to end an investigation that could change the face of an ancient tribe. Charlie and Thomas Begay find themselves caught up in a dangerous, intrigue-filled adventure involving one of the canyon lands' oldest riddles. Dark secrets are revealed in this fast-paced mystery of a forgotten people.

About R. Allen Chappell

R. Allen Chappell, the author of thirteen novels and a collection of short stories, grew up with the Navajo, went to school with and later worked alongside-forging enduring friendships along the way. "Those friendships," the author recalls, "became the inspiration for this series." As in life, the people age and change as they grow older, and reservation culture itself evolves.
Chappell notes, "My writing focuses on the people of the Four Corners region past and present. I tend not to romanticize my characters, preferring instead to paint them as I find them. They have much the same qualities, good and bad, as the rest of us."

At home in Western Colorado, Chappell continues to pursue a lifelong interest in the prehistory of the Four Corners region and its people. Though his books are works of fiction, a concerted effort is made to maintain the accuracy of the culture and people as he has come to know them.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Irena on July 21, 2024

This third instalment in Navajo Nation Mystery series is similar to the previous two: short, tight and gripping. Hopi snake dance, Walpi, Arizona, 1909.(Image credits: Miscellaneous Items in High Demand, PPOC, Library of Congress, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons) The story revolves around an arc......more

Goodreads review by Don on March 11, 2015

This author's best effort yet. Plot twists had me reading on even when fatigued. I would have finished this book in one sitting if other responsibilities had permitted. Charlie Yazzie and Thomas Begay are becoming as familiar as Tony Hillerman's duo, Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee. Chappell's character d......more

Goodreads review by Jean on June 02, 2016

This is book three in the Navajo Nation mystery series. You really should read this series in order to fully appreciate all the characters and history of the Southwest. This story provides the reader with interesting information about southwest archaeology and anthropology. Charlie Yazzie‘s former ar......more

Goodreads review by Cathy Tyra on October 01, 2014

Very good mystery and lots of background for context.......more

Goodreads review by Roger on January 02, 2015

Read a good book The third book I have read and found it as good a novel as the prior two. This has been fairly good author to read. The books can be recommended to other readers.......more

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