Character · The Navajo Tribal Police · 4 books
Frank Sam Nakai
Frank Sam Nakai is Chee’s uncle, a traditional healer.
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Character facts
- First appearance
- People of Darkness (1980)
- Latest appearance
- Skinwalkers (1986)
- Books
- 4 (4 minor)
- Series
- Leaphorn and Chee
- Author
- Tony Hillerman
- Circle
- The Navajo Tribal Police
Where to meet Frank Sam Nakai
Frank Sam Nakai first appears in People of Darkness (1980), in a minor role, book 4 of the Leaphorn and Chee series.
Every book with Frank Sam Nakai
In publication order, with the size of their role in each.
- 1980·People of Darknessminor role · Leaphorn and CheeBuy
- 1982·The Dark Windminor role · Leaphorn and CheeBuy
- 1984·The Ghostwayminor role · Leaphorn and CheeBuy
- 1986·Skinwalkersminor role · Leaphorn and CheeBuy
Appears most often with
| Character | Books together |
|---|---|
| Jim CheeNavajo Tribal Police officer studying to be a healer | 4 |
| Mary LandonTeacher and Chee’s girlfriend | 4 |
| Captain LargoChee’s commanding officer | 3 |