SACRED CLOWNS

Hillerman's characters, Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee, both of the Navajo Tribal Police, are brought together again, Chee now works under Leaphorn's command. The search for a missing boy and two seemingly unrelated murders soon complicate matters, as do relationships in the personal lives of each. This abridgment captures the flavor and spirit of Hillerman's work and conveys the essentials of the story. Gil Silverbird, a Navajo himself, provides a fully voiced reading. Combined with the author's talent for conveying place and culture, it results in an immensely satisfying production. Bridges of Native American music at the end of each side contribute to the atmosphere. M.A.M. Winner of AUDIOFILE Earphones Award ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 93]