A detective investigates a murder tied to Navajo sand paintings and advanced tech in this sci-fi mystery.
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A detective investigates a murder tied to Navajo sand paintings and advanced tech in this sci-fi mystery.
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The New York Times –bestselling author creates "a fascinating amalgam of sf/detective fiction and Native American lore" ( Library Journal ). A wealthy industrialist and folk art collector is murdered in his home and left beneath where a painting had been hanging. But theft is not the motive. The artwork—a Navajo sandpainting—has been completed pulverized. And no blood was found at the scene. Assigned to the case is bulldog detective Vernon Moody—sent to Arizona to investigate. It's an unfamiliar...
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Romance & sex
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence; a murder scene with unusual circumstances, lacking graphic gore.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language expected in a detective story.
Substance use
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No evidence of substance use in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or themes in available sources.
Religious content
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Minor references to Native American spiritual beliefs tied to sandpaintings.
Magic & witchcraft
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Moderate fantasy magic; Navajo sandpainting power combined with technology.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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Minor cultural commentary on technology and Native American traditions.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence of self-harm or suicide in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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No evidence of abuse or systemic suffering in available sources.
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