Dead Kachina Man: A Mystery by Teresa VanEtten Pijoan (English) Paperback Book

Description: Dead Kachina Man by Teresa VanEtten Pijoan Who — or what — killed Ray Hava, the best Indian kachina doll carver in the country? And how was he killed? Could his death have come from intense superstitious belief? These are only some of the questions facing Police Captain Dominique Rios as his investigation begins inside an Indian Pueblo in modern New Mexico. But instead of answers, he finds only more violence and a string of mysterious events that border on the supernatural and beyond.The ambience of Indian and Spanish Northern New Mexico come vividly to life through a cast of memorable characters: Doc Tapia (what is he hiding?)...Ed Cruz (whose side is he really on?)...Nee-nee (who is she and where are her parents?)...and Marge Rios who shares her husband's involvement and danger. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Who--or what--killed Ray Hava, the best Indian kachina doll carver in the country? And how was he killed? Could his death have come from intense superstitious belief? These are only some of the questions facing Police Captain Dominique Rios as his investigation begins inside an Indian Pueblo in modern New Mexico. But instead of answers, he finds only more violence and a string of mysterious events that border on the supernatural and beyond. The ambience of Indian and Spanish Northern New Mexico come vividly to life through a cast of memorable characters: Doc Tapia (what is he hiding?); Ed Cruz (whose side is he really on?); Nee-nee (who is she and where are her parents?); and Marge Rios who shares her husbands involvement and danger. Author Biography Teresa VanEtten Pijoan, a native New Mexican, skillfully weaves this story of murder, the occult, and legend that provides the background to present, in fiction, an exciting story of modern life and concerns. She grew up at San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico where she worked in the family-owned trading post. Long familiar with Indian customs and beliefs, she is a well-known speaker and writer and also a translator of Tewa, a Pueblo language. Her other books include "Pueblo Indian Wisdom," "Ways Of Indian Magic," "Healers on the Mountain," "Native American Creation Stories of Family and Friendship," "American Indian Creation Myths," "Myths of Magical Native American Women Including Salt Woman Stories," "Water Stories of Native American and Asian Indians: Legends of Rain, Rivers and Lakes," and another mystery novel, "Grangers Threat," all from Sunstone Press. Details ISBN0865340722 Short Title DEAD KACHINA MAN Publisher Sunstone Press Language English ISBN-10 0865340722 ISBN-13 9780865340725 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Pages 136 Imprint Sunstone Press Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Subtitle A Mystery DOI 10.1604/9780865340725 UK Release Date 2016-03-01 Author Teresa VanEtten Pijoan Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-03-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97621210;

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