First Eagle

Rating:
Summary: You can see the Hillerman pattern
Review: Because this is my first access to Tony Hillerman I can tell you of the worth of this story without having to compare to earlier works.
I was going for the story. That is why I buy book. However I understand that many people buy Hillerman for the ambiance. I found enough supporting information to make this story stand alone with out having to have a broad background from earlier books. I found the mystery well designed and the characters well rounded.

I have traveled in the locations mentioned in the book. However I only recognize a few of the place names. Probably if I was more familiar with the people of that regain I would have picked up on other things implied and described. I did however recognize the San Francisco Mountains and Shiprock. The big recognition shocker was the reference to the Navaho Taco. Last time I was at Mesa Verde they were five dollars.

In the audio edition the story is narrated by George Guidall.

This book stands alone and if you have not already makes you want to start the series.