The Blessing Way

Tony Hillerman

ISBN 10: 0380399415 / ISBN 13: 9780380399413

Published by Avon Books January 1978, 1978

About this Item

Inscribed to previous owner and signed by the author in pen on title page. Stated first printing. some shelf wear. Pictures available upon request.

Seller Inventory # 277350

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Blessing Way
• Publisher: Avon Books January 1978
• Publication Date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0380399415
• ISBN 13: 9780380399413
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Edition: First Printing.
• Printing: First Printing
• Condition: Collectible - Acceptable
• Signed: Signed By Author
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

1978, mass market paperback reprint edition, Avon, NY. 234 pages. Tony Hillerman was a professor of anthropology in New Mexico, leading a quiet life. Until this novel appeared and received rave notices. Joe Leaphorn is an Indian Navajo detective. "A chorus cast of Scalp Shooters, Stick Carriers, Hand Tremblers, Listeners, and Singers. Highly recommended."

About the Author

Tony Hillerman (1925–2008), an Albuquerque, New Mexico, resident since 1963, was the author of 29 books, including the popular 18-book mystery series featuring Navajo police officers Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn, two non-series novels, two children’s books, and nonfiction works. He had received every major honor for mystery fiction; awards ranging from the Navajo Tribal Council's commendation to France 's esteemed Grand prix de litterature policiere. Western Writers of America honored him with the Wister Award for Lifetime achievement in 2008. He served as president of the prestigious Mystery Writers of America, and was honored with that group’s Edgar Award and as one of mystery fiction’s Grand Masters. In 2001, his memoir, Seldom Disappointed, won both the Anthony and Agatha Awards for best nonfiction.