Leaphorn and Chee book 1 · 1970
The Blessing Way
Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn investigates the death of a young Navajo man found in a remote place with sand in his mouth, and rumours of a witch.
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Book facts
- Author
- Tony Hillerman
- Series
- Leaphorn and Chee, book 1 of 18
- Published
- 1970
- Setting
- Set in Window Rock, Arizona
- Characters charted
- 2
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in The Blessing Way
2 recurring or key characters from Tony Hillerman’s chart. Introduces Joe Leaphorn and Emma Leaphorn.
Lead 1
- Joe LeaphornFirst appearanceNavajo Tribal Police lieutenant, later retired
Minor and cameo 1
- Emma LeaphornFirst appearanceJoe’s wife
Also featuring these characters
Other Tony Hillerman books that share the most characters with The Blessing Way.
- Listening Woman1978 · Leaphorn and Chee · 2 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Skinwalkers1986 · Leaphorn and Chee · 2 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- A Thief of Time1988 · Leaphorn and Chee · 2 shared charactersBuy on Amazon